István Básthy

Hungarian scenographer, production designer (1896-1970)

PersonDied aged 73humanQ18103272

Born: March 21, 1896
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Died: March 1, 1970
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Birthplace: Budapest
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Place of death: Budapest
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Citizenship: Hungary
Occupation: scenographer
, production designer
Education: Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design(until 1923)

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István Básthy (1896–1970) was a Hungarian art director. He designed the sets for more than fifty productions in the Hungarian film industry, frequently working alongside Sándor Iliszi. His career spanned from the silent era during the 1920s to the 1960s during the Communist era. Along with Marton Vincze he was one of the most prolific set designers in Hungary.

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Given name: István
Sex or gender: male
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Family name: Básthy

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