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Horizont
Karesz's mother, a weaver who was widowed at an early age, is determined to raise her son to be a civil servant, but Karesz refuses to live up to expectations. First he drops out of high school, then of office work. He also becomes disillusioned with the masked world, and love does not complete his life. Slowly, he gets lost in the complexities of growing up...
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Plot Summary
Set during the Hungarian Soviet Republic of 1919, the film follows a group of soldiers struggling with their loyalties and the brutal realities of civil war. As political ideologies clash and violence escalates, the characters grapple with their own survival and the moral compromises they are forced to make.
Critical Reception
Miklós Jancsó's 'Horizont' is a powerful and visually striking examination of political upheaval and the human cost of ideological conflict. While challenging and demanding, it is widely recognized for its distinctive cinematic style and its unflinching portrayal of historical events.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its stark, unblinking look at the complexities of revolution.
Jancsó's signature long takes and balletic camera movements are employed to great effect.
Often considered a difficult but rewarding cinematic experience.
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Fun Fact
Miklós Jancsó often used long, unbroken takes and precise choreography of actors and camera to create a unique visual language that became his trademark.
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