The Exam (2011)

Don't trust anyone. Don't trust yourself.

The Exam (2011) poster

Budapest, Hungary, Christmas 1957. The state, insecure after the defeated revolution of 1956 and increasingly put under the influence of a renewed Stalinist atmosphere, has decreed that all security officials must pass an exam to verify their loyalty. But to be actually effective in a shadowy world where suspicion and secrets reign, the subjects must be unaware that they are being tested.

Director: Péter Bergendy
Genre: Drama, History, Thriller
Runtime: 89 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Gergely Parádi
Cinematography: Zsolt Tóth
Editing: István Király
Production: Uniofilm
Country: Hungary
Language: Magyar
Original Language: hu

Keywords

police state, budapest, hungary, co-workers relationship, informant, secret police, stalinism, 1950s, political repression, christmas eve

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Péter Bergendy
More Films in Genre: Drama, History, Thriller

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Exam about?
Budapest, Hungary, Christmas 1957. The state, insecure after the defeated revolution of 1956 and increasingly put under the influence of a renewed Stalinist atmosphere, has decreed that all security officials must pass an exam to verify their loyalty. But to be actually effective in a shadowy world where suspicion and secrets reign, the subjects must be unaware that they are being tested.
Who directed The Exam?
The Exam was directed by Péter Bergendy.
Who stars in The Exam?
The Exam stars János Kulka, Zsolt Nagy, Péter Scherer, Gabriella Hámori, Péter Haumann, Ferenc Elek.
How long is The Exam?
The Exam has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
What genre is The Exam?
The Exam is a Drama, History, Thriller film.
Where was The Exam produced?
The Exam was produced in Hungary.