The Trial of Martinovics and the Hungarian Jacobins
Vizsgálat Martinovics Ignác szászvári apát és társainak ügyében
Synopsis
For this austere, clear and sharp telefeature, Judit Elek focused on the last months of Martinovics’ life: his interrogation by the Austrians, the examining Magistrate Schilling in particular, shown as a battle of wits as well as delusions on both sides. Elek had wanted to make this film in the early 1970s, but wasn’t allowed to. When she finally got the chance, the reactions were predictable, as the parallels with recent Hungarian history were simply too obvious for officialdom not to feel anxious. History may not repeat itself, but the variations look eerily similar.
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- Director
- Judit Elek
- Original Title
- Vizsgálat Martinovics Ignác szászvári apát és társainak ügyében
- Country of Origin
- Hungary
- Spoken Languages
- Hungarian
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
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What is The Trial of Martinovics and the Hungarian Jacobins about?
For this austere, clear and sharp telefeature, Judit Elek focused on the last months of Martinovics’ life: his interrogation by the Austrians, the examining Magistrate Schilling in particular, shown as a battle of wits as well as delusions on both sides. Elek had wanted to make this film in the early 1970s, but wasn’t allowed to. When she finally got the chance, the reactions were predictable, as the parallels with recent Hungarian history were simply too obvious for officialdom not to feel anxious. History may not repeat itself, but the variations look eerily similar.
Who directed The Trial of Martinovics and the Hungarian Jacobins?
The Trial of Martinovics and the Hungarian Jacobins was directed by Judit Elek.
Who stars in The Trial of Martinovics and the Hungarian Jacobins?
The principal cast of The Trial of Martinovics and the Hungarian Jacobins includes János Ács, Tamás Fodor, György Petri, Gábor Deme, Erzsébet Gaál.
When was The Trial of Martinovics and the Hungarian Jacobins released and how long is it?
The Trial of Martinovics and the Hungarian Jacobins was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.