The Myth-Makers (1974)
Eighteen years after the failure of the revolution and freedom fighting 1848-49, the politicians of Hungary preparing for a compromise with Austria try to make use of the symbol of the revolution, the figure of the poet Petőfi Sándor, to their own advantage. They visit all the memorial sites, find the witnesses and recall the famous events. Memories and political intentions conflict with each other, and the circumstances of the poet's death cannot be reconstructed entirely.
Director: András Lányi
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 64 min
Release Date: January 1, 1974
Cast
Music: Zoltán Papp
Cinematography: Sándor Kardos
Editing: Ágnes Hranitzky
Production: Balázs Béla Stúdió
Country: Hungary
Language: Magyar
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Myth-Makers about?
- Eighteen years after the failure of the revolution and freedom fighting 1848-49, the politicians of Hungary preparing for a compromise with Austria try to make use of the symbol of the revolution, the figure of the poet Petőfi Sándor, to their own advantage. They visit all the memorial sites, find the witnesses and recall the famous events. Memories and political intentions conflict with each other, and the circumstances of the poet's death cannot be reconstructed entirely.
- Who directed The Myth-Makers?
- The Myth-Makers was directed by András Lányi.
- Who stars in The Myth-Makers?
- The Myth-Makers stars László Mensáros, Bertalan Šolti, Lajos Dobák, Károly Kovács, János Koltai.
- How long is The Myth-Makers?
- The Myth-Makers has a runtime of 1h 4m (64 minutes).
- What genre is The Myth-Makers?
- The Myth-Makers is a Drama film.
- Where was The Myth-Makers produced?
- The Myth-Makers was produced in Hungary.