Guerilla
“1849, the end of the war of independence.”
Synopsis
In 1849, the liberation war against the Habsburg Empire is close to its end in Hungary. Having hidden from military draft, Barnabás leaves his hometown and walks across the country to find and save his wounded brother who has been hiding with a guerilla group deep in the forest. Despite their exhaustion, lack of food or information, they are still fighting for their cause. Barnabás finds his brother alienated and distrustful. The tension between the boys further increases when they turn out to be attracted to the same nurse in the camp. Hoping he can earn his brother's trust and take him home, Barnabás decides to stay and lie about his past. In the meantime, he has to face the cruelty of war.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Göteborg Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- György Mór Kárpáti
- Screenplay & Story
- György Mór Kárpáti
- Original Title
- Guerilla
- Country of Origin
- Hungary
- Spoken Languages
- German, Hungarian, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Proton Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
György Mór Kárpáti
György Mór Kárpáti
Department Leadership Roster
György Mór Kárpáti
Writer
György Mór Kárpáti
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Guerilla
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What is Guerilla about?
In 1849, the liberation war against the Habsburg Empire is close to its end in Hungary. Having hidden from military draft, Barnabás leaves his hometown and walks across the country to find and save his wounded brother who has been hiding with a guerilla group deep in the forest. Despite their exhaustion, lack of food or information, they are still fighting for their cause. Barnabás finds his brother alienated and distrustful. The tension between the boys further increases when they turn out to be attracted to the same nurse in the camp. Hoping he can earn his brother's trust and take him home, Barnabás decides to stay and lie about his past. In the meantime, he has to face the cruelty of war.
Who directed Guerilla?
Guerilla was directed by György Mór Kárpáti.
Who stars in Guerilla?
The principal cast of Guerilla includes Gergely Váradi, Blanka Mészáros, Benett Vilmányi, Anna Radetzky, Levente Orbán.
When was Guerilla released and how long is it?
Guerilla was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.