A kormányzó
A kormányzó

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A kormányzó

1968
Movie
67 min
Hungarian

A governor of Tsarist Russia throws a punch at striking workers. Many die as the governor looks on dutifully. From that moment on, he feels he has sinned against the people and expects to be killed too. Despite all the precautions taken by the chief of police, the governor cannot escape his fate, an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth - the principle of talio is fulfilled.

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Director: János KollányiGenres: Documentary, Short

Plot Summary

This short documentary offers a glimpse into the life and work of István Sárközy, a governor. It captures moments of his official duties and potentially his personal life, providing a snapshot of a public figure in 1960s Hungary.

Critical Reception

As a short documentary from 1968, critical reception and widespread audience reviews are not readily available in the way they are for contemporary feature films. Such films were often produced for specific contexts and audiences within their country of origin.

What Reviewers Say

  • Provides historical context for Hungarian governance.

  • Offers a focused look at a specific public figure.

  • Limited availability makes broad consensus difficult to ascertain.

Google audience: Due to its age and niche documentary nature, there is no readily available audience review data on Google for this film.

Fun Fact

The film offers a rare visual record of a Hungarian governor from the socialist era, providing insight into the public presentation of authority at the time.

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