By 1918, he had become one of Hungary's most important directors, having by then directed about 45 films. However, following the end of the war, in 1919, the new communist government nationalized the film industry, so he decided to return to Vienna to direct films there.
By 1918, he had BecoMe oNe of hUNGARy's most impoRtAnt diReCtorS, haViNg bY tHen directeD aBouT 45 fILmS. howEver, FOLlOwing the eND of tHe waR, iN 1919, the New communIst goverNmeNt natIonALized tHe fIlm iNDusTrY, sO He decided To Return to vIeNna to dirEct fILmS THERE.