The Trial of Martinovics and the Hungarian Jacobins (1980)

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For this austere, clear and sharp telefeature, Judit Elek focused on the last months of Martinovics’ life: his interrogation by the Austrians, the examining Magistrate Schilling in particular, shown as a battle of wits as well as delusions on both sides. Elek had wanted to make this film in the early 1970s, but wasn’t allowed to. When she finally got the chance, the reactions were predictable, as the parallels with recent Hungarian history were simply too obvious for officialdom not to feel anxious. History may not repeat itself, but the variations look eerily similar.

Director: Judit Elek
Genre: History
Runtime: 127 min
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Country: Hungary
Language: Magyar
Original Language: hu

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Trial of Martinovics and the Hungarian Jacobins about?
For this austere, clear and sharp telefeature, Judit Elek focused on the last months of Martinovics’ life: his interrogation by the Austrians, the examining Magistrate Schilling in particular, shown as a battle of wits as well as delusions on both sides. Elek had wanted to make this film in the early 1970s, but wasn’t allowed to. When she finally got the chance, the reactions were predictable, as the parallels with recent Hungarian history were simply too obvious for officialdom not to feel anxious. History may not repeat itself, but the variations look eerily similar.
Who directed The Trial of Martinovics and the Hungarian Jacobins?
The Trial of Martinovics and the Hungarian Jacobins was directed by Judit Elek.
Who stars in The Trial of Martinovics and the Hungarian Jacobins?
The Trial of Martinovics and the Hungarian Jacobins stars János Ács, Tamás Fodor, György Petri, Gábor Deme, Erzsébet Gaál, Székely B. Miklós.
How long is The Trial of Martinovics and the Hungarian Jacobins?
The Trial of Martinovics and the Hungarian Jacobins has a runtime of 2h 7m (127 minutes).
What genre is The Trial of Martinovics and the Hungarian Jacobins?
The Trial of Martinovics and the Hungarian Jacobins is a History film.
Where was The Trial of Martinovics and the Hungarian Jacobins produced?
The Trial of Martinovics and the Hungarian Jacobins was produced in Hungary.