FILM TITLE

Focus Country - Hungary. István Szabó Retrospective. Apa / Father

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Image-Description
Country
Hungary
Year of release
1966
Language
Hungarian
Duration
87 mins
Director

István Szabó
Festival And Awards

  • Winner - Grand Prix (Gold Prize); Establishing Szabó as a director of international stature, 5th Moscow International Film Festival 1967

  • Winner - Special Jury Prize, Locarno Film Festival

Synopsis

Little Takó Bence lost his father in World War II, young Takó constructs a fantasy life for him, picturing him as a brave resistance fighter and doctor. However, the myth becomes more and more burdensome. The film follows his journey into adulthood as he tries to emulate his imagined bravery while navigating the political turmoil of Hungary.