Silence and Cry (1968)
Set during a turbulent era of disquiet, fear, persecution and terror, which permeates every corner of post-WWI Hungarian society. In 1919, after just a few months of communist rule the Hungarian Republic of Councils falls victim to a nationalist counter-revolution. Admiral Horthy, leader of the nationalist far right movement, becomes the self-proclaimed regent of Hungary, and assumes power as the legal Head of State. Soldiers of the short-lived Hungarian Red Army are now on the run from relentless secret policemen and patrol units of the nationalist Royal Gendarme. If caught, ex-Red Army soldiers are executed without mercy or proper trial. István Cserzi, a former soldier of the Red Army has fled to the Great Hungarian Plains and has taken refuge on a farm, which is run by two sympathetic women.
Cast
- Mari Törőcsik - Teréz
- Zoltán Latinovits - Kémeri
- József Madaras - Károly
- Andrea Drahota - Anna
- András Kozák - István
- István Bujtor - Kovács II.
- Ida Siménfalvy - Teréz' mother
- János Koltai - Peasant
- Sándor Siménfalvy - Old Peasant
- Kornélia Sallay - Auntie Veronika
Screenplay
- Miklós Jancsó
- Gyula Hernádi
- Luca Karall (Script Editor)
Keywords
army, nationalism
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Silence and Cry about?
- Set during a turbulent era of disquiet, fear, persecution and terror, which permeates every corner of post-WWI Hungarian society. In 1919, after just a few months of communist rule the Hungarian Republic of Councils falls victim to a nationalist counter-revolution. Admiral Horthy, leader of the nationalist far right movement, becomes the self-proclaimed regent of Hungary, and assumes power as the legal Head of State. Soldiers of the short-lived Hungarian Red Army are now on the run from relentless secret policemen and patrol units of the nationalist Royal Gendarme. If caught, ex-Red Army soldiers are executed without mercy or proper trial. István Cserzi, a former soldier of the Red Army has fled to the Great Hungarian Plains and has taken refuge on a farm, which is run by two sympathetic women.
- Who directed Silence and Cry?
- Silence and Cry was directed by Miklós Jancsó.
- Who stars in Silence and Cry?
- Silence and Cry stars Mari Törőcsik, Zoltán Latinovits, József Madaras, Andrea Drahota, András Kozák, István Bujtor.
- How long is Silence and Cry?
- Silence and Cry has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
- What genre is Silence and Cry?
- Silence and Cry is a Drama film.
- Where was Silence and Cry produced?
- Silence and Cry was produced in Hungary.