Snowfall (1974)

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In the summer of 1944, a Hungarian soldier commits a murder to earn a short leave from the front, but instead of returning, he chooses to desert. He flees into the desolate Carpathian Mountains with his elderly grandmother, searching for a hidden cave where his parents are rumored to be hiding from the war. Convinced that the world is ending, the pair struggles through the brutal, wintry landscape in a desperate attempt to find sanctuary and outrun the consequences of his actions.

Director: Ferenc Kósa
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 93 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Zsolt Durkó
Cinematography: Sándor Sára
Editing: Zoltán Farkas
Production: PRF "Zespoły Filmowe", Filmstudio Bojana, Hunnia Filmstúdió, Filmové štúdio Koliba
Country: Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Poland
Language: Magyar
Original Language: hu
More Films by Director: Ferenc Kósa
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Snowfall about?
In the summer of 1944, a Hungarian soldier commits a murder to earn a short leave from the front, but instead of returning, he chooses to desert. He flees into the desolate Carpathian Mountains with his elderly grandmother, searching for a hidden cave where his parents are rumored to be hiding from the war. Convinced that the world is ending, the pair struggles through the brutal, wintry landscape in a desperate attempt to find sanctuary and outrun the consequences of his actions.
Who directed Snowfall?
Snowfall was directed by Ferenc Kósa.
Who stars in Snowfall?
Snowfall stars Imre M. Szabó, Mária Markovičová, János Kasza, Péter Haumann, Tibor Tánczos, Pola Raksa.
How long is Snowfall?
Snowfall has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
What genre is Snowfall?
Snowfall is a Drama film.
Where was Snowfall produced?
Snowfall was produced in Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Poland.