Allegro Barbaro (1979)

Allegro Barbaro (1979) poster

Zsadányi flees from the authorities with his goddaughter, Bankós Mari, and they escape into the forest. The film then skips ahead thirty-fold years: Zsadány and Mari are now lovers, with the sound of war in the background halting their romance. The old friends of Zsadányi have joined with the Nazis, and the landowner living with his peasants in a socialist community grows distant from them. Zsadányi is held responsible for political problems in the country, and will pay with his life.

Director: Miklós Jancsó
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 73 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: János Kende
Editing: Zsuzsa Csákány
Production: Mafilm
Country: Hungary
Language: Magyar
Original Language: hu

Themes

Political Polarization and Ideology Clash

Keywords

politics, sequel, love, execution

More Films by Director: Miklós Jancsó
More Films in Genre: Drama, History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Allegro Barbaro about?
Zsadányi flees from the authorities with his goddaughter, Bankós Mari, and they escape into the forest. The film then skips ahead thirty-fold years: Zsadány and Mari are now lovers, with the sound of war in the background halting their romance. The old friends of Zsadányi have joined with the Nazis, and the landowner living with his peasants in a socialist community grows distant from them. Zsadányi is held responsible for political problems in the country, and will pay with his life.
Who directed Allegro Barbaro?
Allegro Barbaro was directed by Miklós Jancsó.
Who stars in Allegro Barbaro?
Allegro Barbaro stars György Cserhalmi, Czinkóczi Zsuzsa, Györgyi Tarján, Lajos Balázsovits, István Bujtor, József Madaras.
How long is Allegro Barbaro?
Allegro Barbaro has a runtime of 1h 13m (73 minutes).
What genre is Allegro Barbaro?
Allegro Barbaro is a Drama, History film.
Where was Allegro Barbaro produced?
Allegro Barbaro was produced in Hungary.
What are the themes of Allegro Barbaro?
The themes of Allegro Barbaro include: Political Polarization and Ideology Clash.