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Prince's language

posted 17 years ago by gornography
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The Prince was not talking Hungarian, but some slavic language. What was it, Polish, Czech, Russian..?

[–] rblocksome 17 years ago

It sounded distinctly like Slovak to me -- which, given the long history of tense relations between Slovaks and Hungarians, could lead to some interesting speculation about the intended/unintended implications of casting the Hungarians' backyard nemesis as the "Other"/instigator of evil.

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[–] Tchoutoye 17 years ago

My Russian friend thought it was Polish, so at least it was not Russian.

[–] dzalbo 16 years ago

You are so pathetic :)

What on Earth made you think it was Russian? :)

[–] nlmarius 17 years ago

IMDB says it's Slovak..

Language: Hungarian | Slovak

[–] ltarex 17 years ago

Yes, it was Slovak. The late Attila Kaszás provided the voice for the Prince who was a brilliant Slovak-born Hungarian actor.

"A voice from behind me reminds me. Spread out your wings you are an angel."

[–] NoirorioN 16 years ago

It is Slovak. It was hilarious to hear is with that strong hungarian accent :)) (I am Slovak..)

...surely the fiercest survivor...the purest warrior...glaring, hating...claiming me as my own.