Grandfathers and Revolutions (1998)

A young man in his early twenties living abroad wants to explore his grandfather's past with naive enthusiasm, focusing on his political role in the 1950s. Even from the perspective of so many years later, Péter is still moved by the ideology and purity of the revolution, so he confronts his own grandfather, the former prime minister, with a series of relentless questions about his compromises, servility, and indifferent excuses. A particularly shocking part of the film is when Péter, acting as an intermediary, seeks answers from his grandfather through a tape recording of a victim of the 1956 revolution who fled to Australia.

Director: Péter Hegedüs
Genre: Documentary
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Ivan Gaal
Country: Hungary
Original Language: hu
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grandfathers and Revolutions about?
A young man in his early twenties living abroad wants to explore his grandfather's past with naive enthusiasm, focusing on his political role in the 1950s. Even from the perspective of so many years later, Péter is still moved by the ideology and purity of the revolution, so he confronts his own grandfather, the former prime minister, with a series of relentless questions about his compromises, servility, and indifferent excuses. A particularly shocking part of the film is when Péter, acting as an intermediary, seeks answers from his grandfather through a tape recording of a victim of the 1956 revolution who fled to Australia.
Who directed Grandfathers and Revolutions?
Grandfathers and Revolutions was directed by Péter Hegedüs.
What genre is Grandfathers and Revolutions?
Grandfathers and Revolutions is a Documentary film.
Where was Grandfathers and Revolutions produced?
Grandfathers and Revolutions was produced in Hungary.