Don't Cry, Pretty Girls! (1970)1970 May 2026

A new 2K digital restoration was recently approved by Mészáros and released via Janus Films . Synopsis & Narrative Focus

The story follows (Jaroslava Schallerová), a young woman in the Eastern Bloc who spends her tedious days working in a factory. On the eve of her arranged marriage to a fellow factory worker, she attempts a final act of independence by running away with a touring rock band. Her journey serves as a vehicle for Mészáros to explore themes of personal freedom and the specific "freedom of choice" available to women in a conservative society. The Role of Music Don't Cry, Pretty Girls! (1970)1970

János Kende (known for his fluid, emotive camerawork) Run Time: 84 minutes A new 2K digital restoration was recently approved