I Accidentaly Wrote a Book

Nóra
Lakos

Nóra Lakos is a Budapest based director, producer. Her debut feature: HAB / CREAM was released in the cinemas and has won many awards all over the world. The film was later picked up by HBO and Netflix, as well. Nora’s second feature film “I Accidentally wrote a book”, won the best film award at the A-list Tallinn Black nights Film Festival Just film competition, and Grand Prix in Montreal FIFEM. The film’s script won the prestigious Eurimages co-production Award at Cinekid Film Festival in 2021. Previously Nora has directed several short films and won awards in several festivals amongst Sarajevo Film Festival with her short: Edina. Nóra is dedicated to work for young audiences and for that she founded Cinemira in 2018- the first International Children’s and Youth Film Festival in Hungary, which she named after her daughter Míra.

Nina (12) has no idea that a simple homework assignment will launch her on an unexpected journey. When her eccentric neighbor, a former writer, offers to help, Nina begins writing about what she knows best – herself. Writing becomes a way for her to understand her emotions, cope with the loss of her mother, and uncover long-buried family secrets. With humor and sensitivity, we follow her daily life: fights with her magician-obsessed little brother, first crushes, and the inner uncertainty of growing up. Nina transforms it all into a book where reality blends with imagination and every choice can reshape the story. The film mixes live action with animated elements that bring her thoughts and feelings to life on screen. A Hungarian–Dutch co-production, it is the first Hungarian family film to compete at an A-list international festival.