Dezső Révai

During his time in Paris Dezső Révai met and became acquainted with a wide circle of artists including Robert Capa, Ervin Marton, Brassaï, Picasso and other left wing activists.

In 1936 Dezső Révai joined the Hungarian Unit of the International Brigades fighting in the Spanish Civil War.

As a member of the propaganda department of the International Brigades he didn't only take photographs, but was also the editor of some publications and booklets released during the war.

After the end of World War II in 1945 he returned to Hungary and was appointed as head of the photography department at Mafirt known today as MTI.

Many famous Hungarian films were produced during his time as director, including: 'Somewhere in Europe' (Valahol Európában), 'A Foot of Land' (Talpalatnyi fold), 'Ludas Matyi', 'Unusual Marriage' (Különös házasság), 'The Resurrected Sea' (Feltámadott a Tenger).