Újjászületés
Újjászületés

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Újjászületés

2019
Movie
12 min
Hungarian

A true story of a prisoner of the Siberian Gulag about hope. About hope, that we can stay human beings during the cruelest suffering.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Bence MikolaGenres: Drama, Horror, Mystery

Plot Summary

A man wakes up in a surreal, altered reality where he must confront his past regrets and the fractured relationships he left behind. As he navigates this disorienting world, he encounters figures from his life who challenge his perception of truth and redemption. He grapples with his own complicity in the events that led him to this strange purgatory, desperately seeking a way to make amends.

Critical Reception

Újjászületés (Rebirth) is a low-budget independent Hungarian film that garnered attention on the festival circuit for its atmospheric approach and psychological depth. While praised for its ambitious concept and unsettling tone, it was also noted for its deliberately slow pacing and occasionally opaque narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique and unsettling atmosphere.

  • Noted for a compelling central performance.

  • Criticized by some for its ambiguous storytelling and pacing.

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Awards & Accolades

Selected for various international film festivals, including the Sang-e-Surkh Film Festival and the Florence Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely on location in rural Hungary, utilizing the stark natural landscapes to enhance its sense of isolation and psychological unease.

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