Description
Nooormális??? L'art pour l'art Társulat - DVD | Classic Hungarian Absurd Comedy Collection 2000-2002
USED - VERY GOOD
Product Information
- UPC: 602517519619
- Product Type: DVD
- Genre: Comedy/Absurdist Humor
- Language: Hungarian
- Audio: Stereo
- Format: DVD-9
- Aspect Ratio: 4:3
- Duration: 201 minutes
- Release Year: 2007
- Region: All-region DVD (compatible with all players)
- Distributor: Universal Music Group
Overview
"Nooormális???" is a 2-disc DVD collection featuring the iconic Hungarian absurdist comedy troupe L'art pour l'art Társulat. This compilation presents the group's television performances from 2000-2002, including their highly popular TV2 shows and two special New Year's Eve programs (Szilveszter 2001 and 2002). The DVD captures the unique comedy style of the quartet—Dolák-Saly Róbert, Laár András, Pethő Zsolt, and Szászi Móni—during one of their most creative periods. The group's signature blend of linguistic wordplay, absurd sketches, and surreal characters is on full display, organized thematically around subjects like politics, restaurant stories, sex, and circus performances. This collection delivers over three hours of the troupe's most beloved comedy sketches and represents their first official DVD release—something that, as they humorously explain in the introduction, fans have been waiting for since the time of dinosaurs!
Product Features
- Format: DVD-9 (dual-layer disc)
- Playing Time: 201 minutes of content
- Aspect Ratio: 4:3 full screen format
- Audio: Stereo sound
- Structure: Content divided into thematic sections
- Special Programs: Includes the New Year's Eve 2001 and 2002 special broadcasts
- Compatibility: Region-free disc (playable worldwide)
- Production: Material originally produced for TV2
Interesting Facts
Cultural Phenomenon:
L'art pour l'art Társulat has been a revolutionary force in Hungarian comedy since 1986, creating a unique brand of absurdist humor that has significantly influenced Hungarian popular culture. Their linguistic innovations and catchphrases have entered everyday Hungarian speech, with expressions like "Nooormális???" (their show's title, meaning "Normal???") becoming part of the national lexicon.
Creative Evolution:
This DVD captures the troupe during their "second golden era" after the departure of original members Galla Miklós and Nagy Natália. The 2000-2002 period showcases the creative chemistry between the four performers—Dolák-Saly Róbert, Laár András, Pethő Zsolt, and Szászi Móni—who wrote and performed all their own material, making them unique in the Hungarian comedy landscape.
Multimedia Artists:
Beyond being comedians, the members are accomplished musicians, which explains the musical elements present throughout their performances. Dolák-Saly Róbert is known for his rock-influenced songs, Laár András for his lighter melodic compositions, and Pethő Zsolt for his simple but absurd musical numbers, adding another dimension to their comedy performances.
Enduring Legacy:
Despite operating without state funding (as they humorously note in the introduction), L'art pour l'art Társulat has maintained a devoted following for decades. Their work has been recognized professionally as well, receiving the prestigious Huszka Jenő Award in 1997 for best production of the year, cementing their status as pioneers of Hungarian absurdist comedy.
Content Sections
- Politics (Politika)
- Restaurant Stories (Vendéglői Történetek)
- Sex (Szex)
- Circus (Cirkusz)
- New Year's Eve 2001 (Szilveszter-2001)
- Horror (Rettenet)
- New Year's Eve 2002 (Szilveszter-2002)
Cast and Crew
- Writers and Performers: Dolák-Saly Róbert, Laár András, Pethő Zsolt, Szászi Móni
- Director: Kriskó László
- Artistic Director: Poós András
- Production: Original TV2 broadcasts with their permission
Technical Information
- DVD Format: DVD-9 (dual-layer)
- Audio: Stereo
- Aspect Ratio: 4:3
- Regional Coding: All regions
- Production Year: 2007
- Original Broadcast Years: 2000-2002
Publishers
Distributed by Universal Music Hanglemezkiadó Kft. (1108 Budapest, Gyömrői út 140). DVD released with the permission of TV2. Made in EU.
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