A bolond lány

Examining magistrate Sévigné wants to make a career in Paris, mainly at the urging of his wife. She is assigned to investigate a murder case, the victim was a maid, the accused was the maid. The examining magistrate, against his orders, believes in her innocence and starts a thorough investigation. The interrogations reveal who the real murderer is.

Directed by Károly Makk, A bolond lány leans on a strong ensemble — Péter Balázs, Irén Psota, Iván Darvas — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1980.