Flowers of Reverie (1985)
The seeming hopelessness of combatting an all-powerful government that will not tolerate political dissension is the focus of this excellent historical drama set in the mid-19th century in Hungary. In the opening scenes, Hungary has just lost its bid for independence from Austria and a Magyar officer, unable to bear the tragedy of defeat and what it means, says an affectionate good-bye to his beloved horse and then shoots the animal and himself. Two years later, Ferenc (Gyorgy Cserhalmi) is trying to eke out a living for his wife and her family -- and at the same time avoid any hint of sympathy for Hungarian independence because the Secret Police are everywhere. Just as life seems to be going well, Ferenc's former commanding officer (Lajos Oze) arrives and begins discussing revolution again -- a futile pursuit at this point in time. The next day, Ferenc is thrown into an insane asylum and everyone else is arrested as well.
Cast
- György Cserhalmi - Majláth Ferenc, huszárfõhadnagy
- Péter Malcsiner - Tarnóczy Miklós
- Grażyna Szapołowska - Mária, Majláth felesége
- Bogusław Linda - Tarnóczy Kornél
- Lajos Őze - Ezredes (as Õze Lajos)
- Jiří Adamíra - Heinrich nagybácsi
- Mátyás Usztics - Rendõrparancsnok
- Frigyes Hollósi - Head Physician of Madhouse
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Flowers of Reverie about?
- The seeming hopelessness of combatting an all-powerful government that will not tolerate political dissension is the focus of this excellent historical drama set in the mid-19th century in Hungary. In the opening scenes, Hungary has just lost its bid for independence from Austria and a Magyar officer, unable to bear the tragedy of defeat and what it means, says an affectionate good-bye to his beloved horse and then shoots the animal and himself. Two years later, Ferenc (Gyorgy Cserhalmi) is trying to eke out a living for his wife and her family -- and at the same time avoid any hint of sympathy for Hungarian independence because the Secret Police are everywhere. Just as life seems to be going well, Ferenc's former commanding officer (Lajos Oze) arrives and begins discussing revolution again -- a futile pursuit at this point in time. The next day, Ferenc is thrown into an insane asylum and everyone else is arrested as well.
- Who directed Flowers of Reverie?
- Flowers of Reverie was directed by László Lugossy.
- Who stars in Flowers of Reverie?
- Flowers of Reverie stars György Cserhalmi, Péter Malcsiner, Grażyna Szapołowska, Bogusław Linda, Lajos Őze, Jiří Adamíra.
- How long is Flowers of Reverie?
- Flowers of Reverie has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is Flowers of Reverie?
- Flowers of Reverie is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Flowers of Reverie produced?
- Flowers of Reverie was produced in Hungary.