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Minden szerdán
Stephen, living in a troubled family, breaks into a grocery store and wreaks vandalism. He is sent to a reform school. Later he works in a cleaning brigade and accidentally meets József Draskóczi, who denounced him. Draskóczi lives in an unloving, troubled atmosphere with his barren daughter and cynical son-in-law, ascetic about his youthful communist beliefs. He feels responsible for Istvan's fate, offering him a human voice and love. Despite his daughter's hysterical jealousy, he sends Istvan to school and then, through his previous connections, provides him with an apartment...
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Plot Summary
This Hungarian comedy follows the humorous misadventures of a group of children who are trying to save their beloved local cinema from being demolished. Through their clever schemes and unwavering determination, they aim to prove the cinema's cultural value and rally the community to their cause.
Critical Reception
As a popular children's film from the socialist era in Hungary, 'Minden szerdán' was generally well-received by its target audience for its lighthearted humor and positive message. While not a major critical darling on the international stage, it holds a nostalgic place in Hungarian cinema history for its relatable portrayal of childhood endeavors.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its charming depiction of childhood resourcefulness.
Appreciated for its nostalgic portrayal of community spirit and old cinemas.
Found to be a heartwarming and entertaining family-friendly film.
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Fun Fact
The film was part of a larger trend in Eastern European cinema during the late 1970s and early 1980s that focused on positive portrayals of children's lives and collective action.
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