The Lady from Constantinople

"The Lady from Constantinople" is a 1969 Hungarian comedy-drama film directed by Judit Elek in her feature film debut, starring Manyi Kiss as a widowed elderly woman who, persuaded by the janitor's wife, decides to downsize from a two-room apartment to a smaller one. Her new life brings unexpected encounters with everyday people she meets and entertains every day. The film was partially shot guerrilla style in Budapest streets, showcasing lead actress Manyi Kiss interacting with bemused passersby on camera.