Queen: Hungarian Rhapsody - Live in Budapest '86 (2012)

On an electrifying summer day, 27th July 1986, the British Stadium Rock Band, Queen, dared to tread where few from Western Europe had ventured during the Cold War. They broke through the invisible barriers of the Iron Curtain and took the stage for the first time in Hungary, a nation still gripped by a communist dictatorship. This poignant moment in history is captured in the concert film, "Queen: Hungarian Rhapsody - Live in Budapest '86," a testament to Queen's indomitable spirit and the transformative power of music. Part of the band's final tour featuring the original lead singer, the incomparable Freddie Mercury, this concert was more than a performance; it was a statement. As the chords of their celebrated hits reverberated under the Budapest skyline, Queen made music history, a story that unfurls in this mesmerizing film. The title of the concert film is a clever nod to both the Hungarian Rhapsodies by Franz Liszt and Queen's own musical masterpiece, "Bohemian Rhapsody." This enchanting cinematic experience had a limited theatrical release worldwide on 20 September 2012, before making its way to DVD and Blu-ray on 5 November 2012. American audiences got to relive the magic a day later. "Queen: Hungarian Rhapsody - Live in Budapest '86" is a stirring chronicle of a groundbreaking concert, a tribute to a legendary band, and an exploration of a historical moment when music bridged two worlds. It's a symphony of rock and history, a rhapsody that resonates, making it a must-watch for Queen fans and history enthusiasts alike.

Queen: Hungarian Rhapsody - Live in Budapest '86 is a documentary movie featuring Spike Edney and directed by János Zsombolyai.

It is possible to buy Queen: Hungarian Rhapsody - Live in Budapest '86 on Amazon Video and Apple TV.