Recsk 1950–53: Story of a Forced Labor Camp (1987)

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This European Film Award winner documentary tells the story of Recsk, Hungary's most notorious political prison camp, which operated between 1950 and 1953. During the early 1950's the very existence of this camp for political prisoners at Recsk was one of the Hungarian communist regime's deepest secrets. Hundreds of people were taken there without ever actually being sentenced by any court, and had to suffer through the brutal treatment handed down by their sadistic captors. This documentary tells the story of Recsk from both the captors' and the prisoners' point of view, capturing the atmosphere of paranoia, humiliation and degradation that prevailed throughout the Stalinist gulag system.

Director: Géza Böszörményi, Lívia Gyarmathy
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 230 min
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Music: György Selmeczi
Cinematography: Ferenc Pap
Editing: Mária Nagy
Country: Hungary
Language: Magyar
Original Language: hu
More Films by Director: Géza Böszörményi, Lívia Gyarmathy
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Recsk 1950–53: Story of a Forced Labor Camp about?
This European Film Award winner documentary tells the story of Recsk, Hungary's most notorious political prison camp, which operated between 1950 and 1953. During the early 1950's the very existence of this camp for political prisoners at Recsk was one of the Hungarian communist regime's deepest secrets. Hundreds of people were taken there without ever actually being sentenced by any court, and had to suffer through the brutal treatment handed down by their sadistic captors. This documentary tells the story of Recsk from both the captors' and the prisoners' point of view, capturing the atmosphere of paranoia, humiliation and degradation that prevailed throughout the Stalinist gulag system.
Who directed Recsk 1950–53: Story of a Forced Labor Camp?
Recsk 1950–53: Story of a Forced Labor Camp was directed by Géza Böszörményi, Lívia Gyarmathy.
How long is Recsk 1950–53: Story of a Forced Labor Camp?
Recsk 1950–53: Story of a Forced Labor Camp has a runtime of 3h 50m (230 minutes).
What genre is Recsk 1950–53: Story of a Forced Labor Camp?
Recsk 1950–53: Story of a Forced Labor Camp is a Documentary film.
Where was Recsk 1950–53: Story of a Forced Labor Camp produced?
Recsk 1950–53: Story of a Forced Labor Camp was produced in Hungary.