This paper explores the 1991 romantic comedy The Butcher’s Wife (released in Hungary as Csere-bere páros ). Directed by Terry Hughes, the film serves as a quintessential example of early 90s magic realism, juxtaposing a mystical clairvoyant against the cynical urban backdrop of Greenwich Village. This analysis examines the film's thematic reliance on "intuition over intellect" and its particular resonance in the Hungarian cultural landscape during the post-socialist transition. 1. Introduction

The specific file notation "2xHUN" indicates the importance of the Hungarian dubbing industry. The film reached Hungarian audiences in the early 1990s (Premiered in 1993), a time when Western romantic comedies were highly influential during the country's transition to a market economy.

The Butcher’s Wife (1991): Magic Realism and the Romantic Reawakening of Urban Space