The Forgotten Dead
Elfelejtett holtak
Synopsis
The porajmos, that is, the Roma holocaust, is an area of 20th century history that is still not fully explored. There are no accurate details on the number of victims and not a single Gypsy witness was called at the Nuremburg Trials. In 1981, this documentary by József Lakatos was one of the first to use the tools of motion pictures to draw attention to this devastating historical trauma. The film honours the forgotten dead through the input of a historian and the recording of accounts by survivors.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- József Lojko Lakatos
- Original Title
- Elfelejtett holtak
- Country of Origin
- Hungary
- Release Date
- 01/01/1981
- Spoken Languages
- Hungarian
- Runtime
- 17m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
József Lojko Lakatos
Department Leadership Roster
József Lojko Lakatos
Director
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What is The Forgotten Dead about?
The porajmos, that is, the Roma holocaust, is an area of 20th century history that is still not fully explored. There are no accurate details on the number of victims and not a single Gypsy witness was called at the Nuremburg Trials. In 1981, this documentary by József Lakatos was one of the first to use the tools of motion pictures to draw attention to this devastating historical trauma. The film honours the forgotten dead through the input of a historian and the recording of accounts by survivors.
Who directed The Forgotten Dead?
The Forgotten Dead was directed by József Lojko Lakatos.
Who stars in The Forgotten Dead?
The principal cast of The Forgotten Dead includes Not specified.
When was The Forgotten Dead released and how long is it?
The Forgotten Dead was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 17m.