Snowfall
Hószakadás
Synopsis
In the summer of 1944, a Hungarian soldier commits a murder to earn a short leave from the front, but instead of returning, he chooses to desert. He flees into the desolate Carpathian Mountains with his elderly grandmother, searching for a hidden cave where his parents are rumored to be hiding from the war. Convinced that the world is ending, the pair struggles through the brutal, wintry landscape in a desperate attempt to find sanctuary and outrun the consequences of his actions.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ferenc Kósa
- Screenplay & Story
- Sándor Csóori, Ferenc Kósa
- Original Score
- Zsolt Durkó
- Original Title
- Hószakadás
- Country of Origin
- Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Hungarian
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- PRF "Zespoły Filmowe", Filmstudio Bojana, Hunnia Filmstúdió, Filmové štúdio Koliba
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ferenc Kósa
Sándor Csóori, Ferenc Kósa
Zsolt Durkó
Sára Sándor
Zoltán Farkas
Department Leadership Roster
Sándor Csóori
Screenplay
Ferenc Kósa
Screenplay
Ferenc Kósa
Director
Zsuzsa Vicze
Costume Design
József Romvári
Production Design
Sára Sándor
Director of Photography
Zsolt Durkó
Original Music Composer
Zoltán Farkas
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Snowfall
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What is Snowfall about?
In the summer of 1944, a Hungarian soldier commits a murder to earn a short leave from the front, but instead of returning, he chooses to desert. He flees into the desolate Carpathian Mountains with his elderly grandmother, searching for a hidden cave where his parents are rumored to be hiding from the war. Convinced that the world is ending, the pair struggles through the brutal, wintry landscape in a desperate attempt to find sanctuary and outrun the consequences of his actions.
Who directed Snowfall?
Snowfall was directed by Ferenc Kósa.
Who stars in Snowfall?
The principal cast of Snowfall includes Imre M. Szabó, Mária Markovičová, János Kasza, Péter Haumann, Tibor Tánczos.
When was Snowfall released and how long is it?
Snowfall was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Snowfall?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Snowfall was composed by Zsolt Durkó.