Fiction
2021
The desperate lives of Hungarian soldiers on the Eastern Front through the eyes of a captain. Their task is to find and capture Soviet partisans to secure the front lines.
Synopsis
World War II, occupied Soviet Union. Istvan Semetka is a simple Hungarian farmer who serves as a Caporal in a special unit scouting for partisan groups. On their way to a remote village, his company falls under enemy fire. As the commander is killed, Semetka has to overcome his fears and take command of the unit as he is dragged into a chaos that he cannot control.
Director
Dénes Nagy
Countries
Latvia, France, Germany, Belgium, Hungary
Runtime
103'
Status
Released
Co-producers
Mistrus Media (Latvia), Lilith Films (France), Propeller Film (Germany), NOVAK Prod (Belgium), Proton Cinema (Hungary)
Festivals & awards
Berlinale 2021 Silver Bear
Inside the film
Credits
Director: Dénes Nagy
Script: Dénes Nagy
Original Story: Pal Zavada
Cinematographer: Tamas Dobos
Set Designer: Marton Agh
Costume Designer: Marton Agh
Editor: Nicolas Rumpl
Production Manager: Mārtiņš Eihe
Main Cast: Ferenc Szabo, Laszlo Bajko, Tamas Garbacz, Gyula Franczia
Associate Producer: Gints Grūbe
Co-Producer: Mistrus Media (Latvia), Lilith Films (France), Propeller Film (Germany), NOVAK Prod (Belgium), Proton Cinema (Hungary)
Producer: Sára Lászlo, Marcell Gerő, Inese Boka-Grūbe, Gints Grūbe, Caroline Piras, Melanie Blocksdorf
