Oliara
Өліара
Synopsis
The 30s of the last century. Hungarian Istvan Magyar, a member of the International Communist International, is sentenced to death by firing squad. However, he is being sent from Moscow to the Kazakh steppe to atone for his "political guilt." He gets into the operational detachment of the OGPU of Karabai, which is engaged in the search and confiscation of Kulak cattle. The photographer of the Red Army detachment, Istvan Magyar, on a campaign across the winter steppe for the cattle of the poor, changes his views on the revolution. From the position of a European and a humanist, Istvan is stunned by the Holodomor and the brutality of the OGPU fighters. A Hungarian communist rebels and finds like-minded locals in Kubabas village. Together they are trying to fight the red tyranny.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Magyar Mozgókép Fesztivál
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tamás Tóth
- Original Title
- Өліара
- Country of Origin
- Kazakhstan
- Spoken Languages
- Kazakh
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Kazakhfilm Studios, Ministry of Culture and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kazakh Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tamás Tóth
Department Leadership Roster
Tamás Tóth
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Oliara.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Oliara
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What is Oliara about?
The 30s of the last century. Hungarian Istvan Magyar, a member of the International Communist International, is sentenced to death by firing squad. However, he is being sent from Moscow to the Kazakh steppe to atone for his "political guilt." He gets into the operational detachment of the OGPU of Karabai, which is engaged in the search and confiscation of Kulak cattle. The photographer of the Red Army detachment, Istvan Magyar, on a campaign across the winter steppe for the cattle of the poor, changes his views on the revolution. From the position of a European and a humanist, Istvan is stunned by the Holodomor and the brutality of the OGPU fighters. A Hungarian communist rebels and finds like-minded locals in Kubabas village. Together they are trying to fight the red tyranny.
Who directed Oliara?
Oliara was directed by Tamás Tóth.
Who stars in Oliara?
The principal cast of Oliara includes Péter Bárnai.
When was Oliara released and how long is it?
Oliara was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.