Rododendron (2020)

Rododendron (2020) poster

Is is June 27, 1989. It is after the reburial of Imre Nagy, the fall of the Iron Curtain, and the opening of the Austrian-Hungarian border. János Kádár was removed from his position as General Secretary barely a month ago. However, the former state security apparatus has long sensed and recognized the approaching end; it begins to dismantle its own network of informants. The protagonist of our short film is a former informant (code name: Rhododendron), who is given a new identity by his case officer as a final gesture, offering him the hope of a new life. But a fatal bureaucratic error brings back memories of the past and forces the agent to make a decision that affects his integrity, his choice of freedom, his future, and changes his life once and for all.

Director: Levente Törcsi, Levente Kovács
Genre: Drama
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Music: Róbert Hrutka
Editing: Mano Csillag
Language: Magyar
Original Language: hu
More Films by Director: Levente Törcsi, Levente Kovács
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rododendron about?
Is is June 27, 1989. It is after the reburial of Imre Nagy, the fall of the Iron Curtain, and the opening of the Austrian-Hungarian border. János Kádár was removed from his position as General Secretary barely a month ago. However, the former state security apparatus has long sensed and recognized the approaching end; it begins to dismantle its own network of informants. The protagonist of our short film is a former informant (code name: Rhododendron), who is given a new identity by his case officer as a final gesture, offering him the hope of a new life. But a fatal bureaucratic error brings back memories of the past and forces the agent to make a decision that affects his integrity, his choice of freedom, his future, and changes his life once and for all.
Who directed Rododendron?
Rododendron was directed by Levente Törcsi, Levente Kovács.
Who stars in Rododendron?
Rododendron stars György Cserhalmi, Tibor Gáspár, László Görög, Mykola Bondarchuk, Rozi Székely.
What genre is Rododendron?
Rododendron is a Drama film.