The Red Countess (1985)

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The plot of the film starts at the beginning of the century, in the heyday of the Andrássy and Károlyi families, during the ever increasing crisis of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy, and ends with the emigration of the Károlyi couple after the collapse of the 1918-19 revolutions. It tells the story of this historical period (war, revolution, take-over by the proletariat, dictatorship) from the view of an extremely wealthy lady, Andrássy Katinka. The authors tried to evoke the special story during which a strange and unique woman gets thoroughly involved in history through her love and at the same time keeps her own identity and self-governance.

Director: András Kovács
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 140 min
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Music: László Vidovszky
Country: Hungary
Language: Magyar
Original Language: hu
More Films by Director: András Kovács
More Films in Genre: Drama, History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Red Countess about?
The plot of the film starts at the beginning of the century, in the heyday of the Andrássy and Károlyi families, during the ever increasing crisis of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy, and ends with the emigration of the Károlyi couple after the collapse of the 1918-19 revolutions. It tells the story of this historical period (war, revolution, take-over by the proletariat, dictatorship) from the view of an extremely wealthy lady, Andrássy Katinka. The authors tried to evoke the special story during which a strange and unique woman gets thoroughly involved in history through her love and at the same time keeps her own identity and self-governance.
Who directed The Red Countess?
The Red Countess was directed by András Kovács.
Who stars in The Red Countess?
The Red Countess stars Juli Básti, Ferenc Bács, Ferenc Kállai, Hédi Temessy, Edit Frajt.
How long is The Red Countess?
The Red Countess has a runtime of 2h 20m (140 minutes).
What genre is The Red Countess?
The Red Countess is a Drama, History film.
Where was The Red Countess produced?
The Red Countess was produced in Hungary.