
Elysium
“Drama based on the novel by Imre Keszi which is based on real events.”
Synopsis
Film about the Holocaust. A Jewish family is allowed to keep the flat they have always lived in and to live a relatively normal life. One day their 10-year old son disappears. He has been sent to a deportation camp which seems like paradise except that the inmates are being used for medical experiments.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Erika Szántó
- Screenplay & Story
- Imre Keszi, Erika Szántó, Éva Schulze
- Original Score
- László Herczeg
- Original Title
- Elysium
- Country of Origin
- Hungary
- Spoken Languages
- Hungarian
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Magyar Filmgyártó Vállalat, Magyar Televízió, Daniel Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erika Szántó
Imre Keszi, Erika Szántó, Éva Schulze
László Herczeg
Department Leadership Roster
Imre Keszi
Writer
Erika Szántó
Writer
Éva Schulze
Writer
Erika Szántó
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Elysium
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Elysium about?
Film about the Holocaust. A Jewish family is allowed to keep the flat they have always lived in and to live a relatively normal life. One day their 10-year old son disappears. He has been sent to a deportation camp which seems like paradise except that the inmates are being used for medical experiments.
Who directed Elysium?
Elysium was directed by Erika Szántó.
Who stars in Elysium?
The principal cast of Elysium includes Ferenc Bács, Zoltán Nagy, Klaus Abramowsky, Tibor Szilágyi, Anna Ráckevei.
When was Elysium released and how long is it?
Elysium was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Elysium?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Elysium was composed by László Herczeg.



















