"I am Mowgli, I send Bagheera to you" – revolutionary anger in 1956 and 2026

The article discusses the portrayal of Pál Pruck, a young participant in the 1956 Hungarian Revolution, highlighting how he was misrepresented by the Kádár regime. Initially depicted as a bandit, Pruck's image was manipulated to fit a narrative that undermined the revolution's youth. Despite his criminal past, he and others like him were seeking freedom from oppression. The piece contrasts their struggles with contemporary youth protests, suggesting that today's violence is more complex than the past's revolutionary actions. It also features insights from photographer Russ Melcher, who captured the revolution's essence.