When the Stars Were Red (1991)

In 1950, Jozef watched the communists assume control over his native Hungary. He was too young to have an opinion about it, but he was mightily impressed all the same. Now it is 1968, and he is a young man. When the Russian tanks come rolling through his village on their way to suppress the stirrings of freedom in Prague, he does what he can to ensure that he's in good odor with those who will inevitably come out on top. This meandering political drama is apparently an exploration of opportunism, but reviewers gave it low marks for clarity of exposition.

Director: Dušan Trančík
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 87 min
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Screenplay

Music: Václav Koubek
Cinematography: Vladimír Smutný
Editing: Maros Cernák
Production: UGC-Hachette Première, Constellation, Slovenská filmová tvorba, CNC
Country: France, Czechoslovakia
Language: Slovenčina
Original Language: sk
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is When the Stars Were Red about?
In 1950, Jozef watched the communists assume control over his native Hungary. He was too young to have an opinion about it, but he was mightily impressed all the same. Now it is 1968, and he is a young man. When the Russian tanks come rolling through his village on their way to suppress the stirrings of freedom in Prague, he does what he can to ensure that he's in good odor with those who will inevitably come out on top. This meandering political drama is apparently an exploration of opportunism, but reviewers gave it low marks for clarity of exposition.
Who directed When the Stars Were Red?
When the Stars Were Red was directed by Dušan Trančík.
How long is When the Stars Were Red?
When the Stars Were Red has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
What genre is When the Stars Were Red?
When the Stars Were Red is a Drama film.
Where was When the Stars Were Red produced?
When the Stars Were Red was produced in France, Czechoslovakia.