Aglaya
Aglaja
Synopsis
This film is about the relationship of a mother and her daughter, the split-up of their family, the blessing and curse of belonging together and about coming of age - all this from the perspective of the young girl Aglaja. The story is based on real-life events, an Eastern European circus artist family that fled to the West. If they want to stay in the circus business they have to make up an exotic act. The mother spends all their money to buy a very dangerous act: hanging by her hair high up in the dome of the circus while juggling with burning torches. Every night Aglaja is terrified by the fear of losing her mother. But, on some day, she has to follow the family tradition and become the "Woman with the Hair of Steel".
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Krisztina Deák
- Screenplay & Story
- Krisztina Deák
- Original Score
- Zbigniew Preisner
- Original Title
- Aglaja
- Country of Origin
- Poland, Hungary, Romania
- Spoken Languages
- English, Hungarian, Romanian, German
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Opus Film, Inforg Studio, Hai Hui Entertainement
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Krisztina Deák
Krisztina Deák, Aglaja Veteranyi
Zbigniew Preisner
Tibor Máthé
Ewa Puszczyńska, Piotr Dzięcioł
Department Leadership Roster
Krisztina Deák
Screenplay
Krisztina Deák
Director
Ewa Puszczyńska
Producer
Tibor Máthé
Director of Photography
Piotr Dzięcioł
Producer
Zbigniew Preisner
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Aglaya
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Aglaya about?
This film is about the relationship of a mother and her daughter, the split-up of their family, the blessing and curse of belonging together and about coming of age - all this from the perspective of the young girl Aglaja. The story is based on real-life events, an Eastern European circus artist family that fled to the West. If they want to stay in the circus business they have to make up an exotic act. The mother spends all their money to buy a very dangerous act: hanging by her hair high up in the dome of the circus while juggling with burning torches. Every night Aglaja is terrified by the fear of losing her mother. But, on some day, she has to follow the family tradition and become the "Woman with the Hair of Steel".
Who directed Aglaya?
Aglaya was directed by Krisztina Deák.
Who stars in Aglaya?
The principal cast of Aglaya includes Eszter Ónodi, Babett Jávor, Piroska Móga, Zsolt Bogdán, Iván Kamarás.
When was Aglaya released and how long is it?
Aglaya was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Aglaya?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Aglaya was composed by Zbigniew Preisner.
Is Aglaya based on a book or true story?
Aglaya is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Aglaja Veteranyi".