Recsk 1950–53: Story of a Forced Labor Camp
Recsk 1950-1953, egy titkos kényszermunkatábor története
Synopsis
This European Film Award winner documentary tells the story of Recsk, Hungary's most notorious political prison camp, which operated between 1950 and 1953. During the early 1950's the very existence of this camp for political prisoners at Recsk was one of the Hungarian communist regime's deepest secrets. Hundreds of people were taken there without ever actually being sentenced by any court, and had to suffer through the brutal treatment handed down by their sadistic captors. This documentary tells the story of Recsk from both the captors' and the prisoners' point of view, capturing the atmosphere of paranoia, humiliation and degradation that prevailed throughout the Stalinist gulag system.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Géza Böszörményi, Lívia Gyarmathy
- Original Score
- György Selmeczi
- Original Title
- Recsk 1950-1953, egy titkos kényszermunkatábor története
- Country of Origin
- Hungary
- Spoken Languages
- Hungarian
- Runtime
- 3h 50m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Géza Böszörményi, Lívia Gyarmathy
György Selmeczi
Ferenc Pap
Mária Nagy
Department Leadership Roster
Ferenc Pap
Director of Photography
György Selmeczi
Original Music Composer
Mária Nagy
Editor
Géza Böszörményi
Director
Lívia Gyarmathy
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Recsk 1950–53: Story of a Forced Labor Camp.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Recsk 1950–53: Story of a Forced Labor Camp
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What is Recsk 1950–53: Story of a Forced Labor Camp about?
This European Film Award winner documentary tells the story of Recsk, Hungary's most notorious political prison camp, which operated between 1950 and 1953. During the early 1950's the very existence of this camp for political prisoners at Recsk was one of the Hungarian communist regime's deepest secrets. Hundreds of people were taken there without ever actually being sentenced by any court, and had to suffer through the brutal treatment handed down by their sadistic captors. This documentary tells the story of Recsk from both the captors' and the prisoners' point of view, capturing the atmosphere of paranoia, humiliation and degradation that prevailed throughout the Stalinist gulag system.
Who directed Recsk 1950–53: Story of a Forced Labor Camp?
Recsk 1950–53: Story of a Forced Labor Camp was directed by Géza Böszörményi, Lívia Gyarmathy.
Who stars in Recsk 1950–53: Story of a Forced Labor Camp?
The principal cast of Recsk 1950–53: Story of a Forced Labor Camp includes Not specified.
When was Recsk 1950–53: Story of a Forced Labor Camp released and how long is it?
Recsk 1950–53: Story of a Forced Labor Camp was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 3h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Recsk 1950–53: Story of a Forced Labor Camp?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Recsk 1950–53: Story of a Forced Labor Camp was composed by György Selmeczi.