Summary
Set against the burgeoning cinematic landscape of Kolozsvár, Jó éjt, Muki! (Goodnight, Muki!) is a sophisticated domestic farce that navigates the labyrinthine social mores of the early 20th century. Directed by the visionary Jenő Janovics, the narrative unfurls around the titular 'Muki,' whose nocturnal misadventures serve as a catalyst for a series of escalating misunderstandings and comedic deceptions. The plot, adapted from the theatrical works of Max Neal and Max Ferner by Sándor Incze, eschews simple slapstick for a more nuanced exploration of bourgeois anxieties. As Muki grapples with the repercussions of his actions, the film utilizes a vibrant ensemble cast—including the luminous Lili Poór and the stalwart Gyula Nagy—to dissect the fragile facade of Edwardian-era propriety. The story is an intricate clockwork of missed connections and identity play, grounded in the specific cultural milieu of Transylvanian film production before the industry's eventual centralization.
