Missing Parts

Directed by Tamás Rolfesz

The story is set in a fictional ancient civilization where the practice of human sacrifices to gain the favor of the gods is widespread. The ritual takes place at the top of a massive pyramid, with a large hole in the center into which the chosen ones are thrown at the climax of the ceremony. The protagonist, a powerful warrior named Ashkii, does not perish in the sacrificial ritual because fate has a different path for him, and he survives the fall. After regaining consciousness, Ashkii realizes that the depths of the pyramid hide a secret: an alien base. From this point on, his sole objective is to escape the pyramid safely. As he ventures deeper into this environment, it becomes increasingly clear to him that his own culture is based on lies. The sacrifices are not for the gods but for the benefit of aliens living beneath the ground.

Country: Hungary

Writer(s): Tamás Rolfesz

Producer(s): József Fülöp

Composer(s): Zsombor Kódiás

Cast: Bálint Gelley - Ashkii, Barna Nemes - Sacrifice #1, Boldizsár Péter - The priest, Lili Tóth - Ashkii's wife

Genres: Horror, Sci-fi

Aspect Ratio: 2.39

Original Release Date: 2025-01-03

Sales Pitch: For fans of surreal, dreamlike storytelling and experimental animation. Designed for audiences who enjoy interpretive cinema, where abstract imagery, ritualistic themes, and atmosphere take priority over traditional narrative structure.

TMDB URL: https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1415872-missing-parts

External Links: https://letterboxd.com/film/missing-parts/

Festivals Won: Corrosivo Film Fest - award for best animated film, Bakunawa Fest - grand bakunawa for best short film award

Tamás Rolfesz

I was born in Budapest, Hungary in 1995. I completed my studies at the Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design, both in the bachelor's and master's program. It was here that I directed my first short film, Missing Parts. As of now, I am working as a previs artist in very exciting CG animation short films at Digic Pictures.
In terms of my creative interests, I’ve always been drawn to topics that depart from reality. This is why I feel most at home when working within genres like science fiction, fantasy, or horror. Besides filmmaking, I also have a strong interest in video game development and digital music composition.