The Falcons
Magasiskola
Synopsis
A young man with an interest in ornithology arrives to study the work of falcons and their human trainers. The head falconer is a cold and heartless man who obstinately demands perfection from everyone around him. His work is his life, and he doesn't care if his girlfriend makes love to other men. The young man observes all he can before leaving behind the potentially inhuman situation for brighter horizons.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- István Gaál
- Screenplay & Story
- István Gaál, Miklós Mészöly
- Original Title
- Magasiskola
- Country of Origin
- Hungary
- Spoken Languages
- Hungarian
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Mafilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
István Gaál
István Gaál, Miklós Mészöly
Elemér Ragályi
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Elemér Ragályi
Director of Photography
István Gaál
Director
István Gaál
Writer
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What is The Falcons about?
A young man with an interest in ornithology arrives to study the work of falcons and their human trainers. The head falconer is a cold and heartless man who obstinately demands perfection from everyone around him. His work is his life, and he doesn't care if his girlfriend makes love to other men. The young man observes all he can before leaving behind the potentially inhuman situation for brighter horizons.
Who directed The Falcons?
The Falcons was directed by István Gaál.
Who stars in The Falcons?
The principal cast of The Falcons includes Ivan Andonov, György Bánffy, Judit Meszléry, Ferenc Paláncz, Imre Gulyás.
When was The Falcons released and how long is it?
The Falcons was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Is The Falcons based on a book or true story?
The Falcons is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Miklós Mészöly".