'Where Tyranny Prevails' (Memories of the Judge) (1989)

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The film was shot in 1989 by Lívia Gyarmathy and Géza Böszörményi about a judge who had had a successful career back in the '50s. He resigned from his position as home secretary on 12th December 1956 and chose to do physical work for a while. However, in the period before his resignation he had sentenced many to die, and not just ones he believed were guilty. The confessions of the judge show a fragment of the psychology of tyranny.

Director: Lívia Gyarmathy, Géza Böszörményi
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
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Editing: Mária Nagy
Country: Hungary
Language: Magyar
Original Language: hu
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is 'Where Tyranny Prevails' (Memories of the Judge) about?
The film was shot in 1989 by Lívia Gyarmathy and Géza Böszörményi about a judge who had had a successful career back in the '50s. He resigned from his position as home secretary on 12th December 1956 and chose to do physical work for a while. However, in the period before his resignation he had sentenced many to die, and not just ones he believed were guilty. The confessions of the judge show a fragment of the psychology of tyranny.
Who directed 'Where Tyranny Prevails' (Memories of the Judge)?
'Where Tyranny Prevails' (Memories of the Judge) was directed by Lívia Gyarmathy, Géza Böszörményi.
How long is 'Where Tyranny Prevails' (Memories of the Judge)?
'Where Tyranny Prevails' (Memories of the Judge) has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
What genre is 'Where Tyranny Prevails' (Memories of the Judge)?
'Where Tyranny Prevails' (Memories of the Judge) is a Documentary film.
Where was 'Where Tyranny Prevails' (Memories of the Judge) produced?
'Where Tyranny Prevails' (Memories of the Judge) was produced in Hungary.