The Square (2013)

If you look through the window of the control room in district XII of Budapest you will see a small square. In 2005 There was is a statue was erected in the square to commemorate the victims of the second world war. It represents the turul, a mythical bird which an ancient symbol of Hungary and which was appropriated by Fascists before the war while today it is readily exploited by the extreme right. For 10 years the director observed the fight for the monument, a reflection of profound political divisions in today's Hungary.

Director: Lívia Gyarmathy
Runtime: 52 min
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Original Language: hu
More Films by Director: Lívia Gyarmathy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Square about?
If you look through the window of the control room in district XII of Budapest you will see a small square. In 2005 There was is a statue was erected in the square to commemorate the victims of the second world war. It represents the turul, a mythical bird which an ancient symbol of Hungary and which was appropriated by Fascists before the war while today it is readily exploited by the extreme right. For 10 years the director observed the fight for the monument, a reflection of profound political divisions in today's Hungary.
Who directed The Square?
The Square was directed by Lívia Gyarmathy.
How long is The Square?
The Square has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).