The story follows state security officer András Jung, whose seemingly perfect life and career prospects are threatened when a legendary spy from the past, Pál Markó, resurfaces in connection with an unsolved case. The film centers on a "merciless duel" of wits where every gesture could be fatal and no one is who they seem. Key themes and elements include:
: The film has appeared on international platforms, including Apple TV (under the title The Game ) with English audio and closed caption options. A jatszma subtitles English
: In addition to English, it has been released as Vidas em Jogo in Brazil and Le Jeu des espions in France. Critical Reception The story follows state security officer András Jung,
For international audiences, the film is known as and has been released with English subtitles in various markets. : In addition to English, it has been
Critics and viewers on platforms like IMDb have called it a "hidden gem of Cold War intrigue". While most praise the acting—particularly János Kulka's expressive performance—some viewers found the pace slower than typical Hollywood thrillers, describing it as a "thinking person's" spy movie. The Game (2022) - A játszma - IMDb
(English title: The Game ) is a 2022 Hungarian spy thriller directed by Péter Fazakas. It serves as a sequel to the 2011 hit The Exam ( A vizsga ) and is set in Budapest in 1963, during the height of the Cold War. Plot Summary