Fallow Land (1973)
The story of the film with a touch of journalistic atmosphere takes place in the autumn 1919 after the fall of the proletarian dictatorship. The main figure is Zilahy Kálmán, a high-school teacher, very much attracted to Ady's ideology. He is, at the same time, a rational minded sober character keeping a certain distance from the chaotic events. During the first months of the terror of the Whites, he takes a stand for his persecuted colleague, and with his wife's help, he hides Pálos, a Communist commissar in his flat.
Director: András Kovács
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: March 8, 1973
Cast
- Zoltán Latinovits - Zihaly Kálmán - Tanár
- Sándor Horváth - Pálos Endre
- Andrea Drahota - Zihaly Andrea - Fotós
- László Mensáros - Sághy- Igazgató
- Antal Páger - Bíró
Screenplay
Music: Andor Kovács
Cinematography: György Illés
Editing: Éva Kármentő
Production: Hunnia Filmstúdió
Country: Hungary
Language: Magyar
Original Language: hu
More Films by Director: András Kovács
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fallow Land about?
- The story of the film with a touch of journalistic atmosphere takes place in the autumn 1919 after the fall of the proletarian dictatorship. The main figure is Zilahy Kálmán, a high-school teacher, very much attracted to Ady's ideology. He is, at the same time, a rational minded sober character keeping a certain distance from the chaotic events. During the first months of the terror of the Whites, he takes a stand for his persecuted colleague, and with his wife's help, he hides Pálos, a Communist commissar in his flat.
- Who directed Fallow Land?
- Fallow Land was directed by András Kovács.
- Who stars in Fallow Land?
- Fallow Land stars Zoltán Latinovits, Sándor Horváth, Andrea Drahota, László Mensáros, Antal Páger.
- How long is Fallow Land?
- Fallow Land has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is Fallow Land?
- Fallow Land is a Drama film.
- Where was Fallow Land produced?
- Fallow Land was produced in Hungary.