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The Land is on Fire
Georgi Simov is a thief and an alcoholic. The police are looking for him. Simov squanders the stolen money in the pubs, while his wife and child lead a wretched life. The mother sends the little girl to ask her father for some money. Drunk, Simov chases the child away. The girl is injured in a car accident. The mother gets a divorce. The police find Simov, but he manages to escape. Simov is about to rob an unsuspecting passerby. He hears the sirens of the fire brigade and discovers that his home is on fire. In the blaze is his child. He rushes into the flames and saves his daughter. At this moment, the police seize him. After three years in a prison, Simov is set free. He comes across his daughter in a church. The two go to the sick mother. Simov repents his past. The whole family is happy.
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Plot Summary
In a Hungarian village, a spirited young woman named Anna falls deeply in love with a wealthy landowner. Their romance faces significant challenges due to societal expectations and the landowner's engagement to another woman. Anna must navigate these obstacles and fight for her love, ultimately challenging the rigid social structures of her time.
Critical Reception
The film was noted for its picturesque cinematography and its star, Franciska Gaal's, performance. While it garnered some international attention, it is largely remembered as a product of its era and location, with some critics finding its plot predictable but appreciating its romantic sensibilities.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its visual beauty and romantic themes.
Franciska Gaal's performance was a highlight.
The narrative was considered somewhat conventional by some reviewers.
Google audience: Audience reception information for this 1937 Hungarian film is not readily available through standard Google review aggregators.
Fun Fact
Franciska Gaal, the star of 'The Land is on Fire', was a popular actress in Hungary during the 1930s and was also known for her role in the 1936 film 'Peter the First'.
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