It Happened in Europe
Valahol Európában
Synopsis
1944. A band of runaways and orphans of the war scour the countryside in search of food and shelter. They invade and then taken in by a musician and former concert pianist who’s hiding out in a ruined castle. After the initial altercation between them the gang accepts his guidance and he wins their respect by protecting them from the elements.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 3, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Géza von Radványi
- Screenplay & Story
- Béla Balázs, Géza von Radványi, Péter Bacsó, Judit Fejér, Félix Máriássy
- Original Score
- Dénes Buday
- Original Title
- Valahol Európában
- Country of Origin
- Hungary
- Spoken Languages
- Hungarian
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- MAFIRT
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Géza von Radványi
Béla Balázs, Géza von Radványi, Péter Bacsó, Judit Fejér, Félix Máriássy
Dénes Buday
Barnabás Hegyi
Félix Máriássy, Géza von Radványi
Department Leadership Roster
Dénes Buday
Original Music Composer
Géza von Radványi
Director
Barnabás Hegyi
Director of Photography
Félix Máriássy
Editor
Béla Balázs
Writer
József Pán
Production Design
Géza von Radványi
Writer
Géza von Radványi
Editor
Judit Fejér
Writer
Miklos Benda
Production Design
Félix Máriássy
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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What is It Happened in Europe about?
1944. A band of runaways and orphans of the war scour the countryside in search of food and shelter. They invade and then taken in by a musician and former concert pianist who’s hiding out in a ruined castle. After the initial altercation between them the gang accepts his guidance and he wins their respect by protecting them from the elements.
Who directed It Happened in Europe?
It Happened in Europe was directed by Géza von Radványi.
Who stars in It Happened in Europe?
The principal cast of It Happened in Europe includes Artúr Somlay, Miklós Gábor, Zsuzsa Bánki, György Bárdy, Abraham Ronai.
When was It Happened in Europe released and how long is it?
It Happened in Europe was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for It Happened in Europe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for It Happened in Europe was composed by Dénes Buday.
What is the age rating and content advisory for It Happened in Europe?
It Happened in Europe holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).