CineCalidad. When the loyal Palatine of Hungary sees the reckless Queen neglect her subjects and dishonour his wife, he decides to take matters into his own hands. Seize this rare opportunity to watch the most popular of all Hungarian operas in a unique production by Attila Vidnyánszky. The tragic story of Bánk bán has not left the repertoire in Hungary since it was first performed in 1861.