Sándor Almási

The Sleepwakers starts in a realistic mood, but as time passes and we intrude in the depth of the night, it turns into a fairy tale full of miracles. Miklauzic tells the story of three persons who sometimes cross by chance during the night, then their ways separate - until they finally meet in the small cell of a local police station. (fipresci.org)

The movie is set in the actual “Ki Mit Tud?” talent contest in 1962. In reality the contest in dance music category was won by an army brass band. “Omega” which later became one of the most successful Hungarian rock bands came out in the second place.