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
A new 2K digital restoration was recently approved by Mészáros and released via Janus Films . Synopsis & Narrative Focus
(Hungarian title: Szép lányok, ne sírjatok! ) is a landmark 1970 musical drama directed by Márta Mészáros , a pioneering figure in Hungarian and feminist cinema. The film is celebrated as a "near wall-to-wall" musical document of Hungary's 1960s–70s counterculture , blending a narrative of youthful rebellion with the energy of the underground "Beat" music scene. Production & Technical Overview Director: Márta Mészáros