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The Copyist
It is the young Christian Tafdrup's (Tafdrup himself) greatest wish to become a real film director. He joins the reputable company Zentropa, where he is even lucky enough to meet the famous Lars von Trier (von Trier himself), who does not have many positive words for Tafdrup. Tafdrup tells aspiring young women that he is actually a director, and he therefore gets them to show up for auditions
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Plot Summary
Set during the turbulent period of the Hungarian Soviet Republic in 1919, 'The Copyist' delves into the lives of ordinary people caught in extraordinary circumstances. The film focuses on a young man who becomes entangled in the political machinations and violence of the era. He finds himself torn between his personal desires and the demands of a rapidly changing and dangerous world.
Critical Reception
The film received a limited release and is not widely reviewed in mainstream international film criticism. Information regarding its critical reception is scarce, particularly in English-language sources. It is considered a lesser-known historical drama.
What Reviewers Say
Generally overlooked by international critics.
A niche historical drama focusing on a specific period in Hungarian history.
Limited availability makes consensus difficult to ascertain.
Google audience: Due to its limited distribution and lack of widespread review, there is no discernible summary of Google user reviews available for 'The Copyist (1999)'.
Awards & Accolades
None notable.
Fun Fact
The film is a Hungarian production and offers a perspective on a complex and often overlooked period of 20th-century European history.
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