No. 53 · Documentary Short
The Profound Joy of the 356
Directed by Bálint Kertész
Hungary · 8 min
Joy stays with us even when everything else changes.
Streams 21 September 2026 to 28 September 2026, Berlin time. Every ticket is one Audience Award vote.
About the film
Béla's story reminds us that classic cars live, breathe, and pass on that special, incomparable joy that one finds behind the wheel of a the unmistakable air-cooled Porsche 356. And that joy stays with us even when everything else changes.
- Runtime
- 8 min
- Category
- Documentary Short
- Country
- Hungary
- Year
- 2025
- Language
- English
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39:1
Stills
Bálint Kertész
Through directing and cinematography, he aims to capture stories that feel grounded, emotional, and visually honest. He is drawn to rhythm, movement, contrast, and the quiet details that shape atmosphere. Film is about caring deeply about craft and building something that feels true.
Beyond vanity or recognition, filmmaking is a constant pursuit of meaning for him — translating emotion, perspective, and human experience into visual form.
Credits
- Directed by
- Bálint Kertész
- Written by
- Bálint Kertész
- Produced by
- Bálint Kertész
- Production company
- 42BIT Productions
- Cinematography
- Bálint Kiss + Bálint Kertész
- Editing
- Bálint Kertész
- Principal cast
- Béla Thury
- Also
- Gaffer: Csaba "Biku" Páll Car Mount Unit: Márton Orbán BTS: Barnabás Pék
— Festivals and awards
Bordeaux Short Film Biennale by CINEVERSE - Finalist Sogo Film Festival - Selected SACRAMENTO UNDERGROUND FILM & ARTS FESTIVAL - Selected
The Profound Joy of the 356 is part of the Official Selection of the BIUFF Founding Edition 2026.