Sztornó (2006)
Underrated in light of its current (February 4, 2007) IMDb score of 6.4, this film reminded me of what Joseph Heller's 'Something Happened' could look like if a film was to be made out of it. Our middle-aged character's life is in a fragile balance at the start and soon that balance will, of course, be disturbed. Even without much in the way of drama at first, an at times nightmarish reality intermingles with nightmares, and, typically for a movie from this region, state bureaucracy and the absurdities of a semi-legal order play a role in moving developments along. So what is it that awaits our hero down the informal road he is officially sent? Complete deconstruction? Or the 'unbearable lightness of being'? If you give the movie the time to unfold, it will reward you revealing an entertaining concept by the end.
Cast
- András Lovasi - Me
- Ildikó Tóth - Wife
- Béla Ficzere - Feri
- Frigyes Hollósi - Károly, the Principal
- Annamária Láng - Kati
Screenplay
- György Pálos (Screenplay)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sztornó about?
- Underrated in light of its current (February 4, 2007) IMDb score of 6.4, this film reminded me of what Joseph Heller's 'Something Happened' could look like if a film was to be made out of it. Our middle-aged character's life is in a fragile balance at the start and soon that balance will, of course, be disturbed. Even without much in the way of drama at first, an at times nightmarish reality intermingles with nightmares, and, typically for a movie from this region, state bureaucracy and the absurdities of a semi-legal order play a role in moving developments along. So what is it that awaits our hero down the informal road he is officially sent? Complete deconstruction? Or the 'unbearable lightness of being'? If you give the movie the time to unfold, it will reward you revealing an entertaining concept by the end.
- Who directed Sztornó?
- Sztornó was directed by György Pálos.
- Who stars in Sztornó?
- Sztornó stars András Lovasi, Ildikó Tóth, Béla Ficzere, Frigyes Hollósi, Annamária Láng.
- How long is Sztornó?
- Sztornó has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Sztornó?
- Sztornó is a Drama film.
- Where was Sztornó produced?
- Sztornó was produced in Hungary.