The banquet (1982)

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Right after the Red Army in 1944 was deliberating a little village, Veszto in eastern Hungary, the locals formed their "government", excommunicated the goods remaining in the village and distributed them among the poor. The social experiment only lasted two months, but this episode later became infamous in the communist press of Hungary and was referred to as 'Republic of Veszto'. 35 years later, in 1979, the actors and the witnesses, the representatives of the communist administration back then and the poors of the village get together in a little pub in Veszto and try to resuscitate and evaluate those old days. The memories clash one another.

Director: Gyula Gazdag
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date:
Country: Hungary
Language: Magyar
Original Language: hu
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The banquet about?
Right after the Red Army in 1944 was deliberating a little village, Veszto in eastern Hungary, the locals formed their "government", excommunicated the goods remaining in the village and distributed them among the poor. The social experiment only lasted two months, but this episode later became infamous in the communist press of Hungary and was referred to as 'Republic of Veszto'. 35 years later, in 1979, the actors and the witnesses, the representatives of the communist administration back then and the poors of the village get together in a little pub in Veszto and try to resuscitate and evaluate those old days. The memories clash one another.
Who directed The banquet?
The banquet was directed by Gyula Gazdag.
How long is The banquet?
The banquet has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
What genre is The banquet?
The banquet is a Documentary film.
Where was The banquet produced?
The banquet was produced in Hungary.