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Másfél millió
Mihai Toth worked for forty years as a watchman in a timber warehouse. On his last watch, there was a fire: the warehouse burned to the ground. The damage amounted to one and a half million forints. It was a terrible blow to Mihai, who had worked honestly all his life. Suddenly it turns out that Mihai has won one and a half million forints in a lottery. Wanting to save his good name, he wants to deposit this sum in the state treasury. But it turned out to be not so easy: the cause of the fire has not been established and Mihai's guilt has not been proved. That's why nobody had the right to take money from him. For a long time Mihai wandered from one institution to another with a request to accept money from him, but everything was in vain. Then the old man tried a trick...
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Plot Summary
In this stark drama set during World War II, a Hungarian soldier is captured by the Soviet army. He attempts to adapt to his new reality, facing the harshness of war and the complexities of survival. The film explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the psychological toll of conflict.
Critical Reception
Másfél millió (also known as 'One and a Half Million') by Miklós Jancsó is a lesser-known but critically appreciated film that showcases the director's early exploration of his signature style. It is recognized for its bleak portrayal of war and its human cost, though it doesn't often receive the same attention as his later works.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its somber and realistic depiction of wartime experiences.
Noted for Jancsó's early stylistic elements, hinting at his future cinematic language.
Considered a powerful, albeit grim, examination of individual struggle within a larger conflict.
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Awards & Accolades
None notable.
Fun Fact
Miklós Jancsó is renowned for his distinctive visual style, often employing long takes, complex choreography of actors, and wide-angle lenses, which began to emerge in his earlier films like 'Másfél millió'.
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