Az óriás
Synopsis
In the spring of 1945, in bombed-out Budapest, a powerful boy, young István Kovács, recently arrived from the mountains, and a girl from Pest, Juli Szandál, who has lost everyone, meet. They fall in love and move into a hut in the suburbs. Juli is frightened by the giant's sincere feelings and naivety. Their love, which started off idyllically, is partly marked by this and partly by the difficulties of the post-war period...
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erika Szántó
- Screenplay & Story
- Erika Szántó, Tibor Déry
- Original Title
- Az óriás
- Country of Origin
- Hungary
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erika Szántó
Erika Szántó, Tibor Déry
Ferenc Zádori
Katalin Kabdebó
Department Leadership Roster
Erika Szántó
Writer
Erika Szántó
Director
Ferenc Zádori
Director of Photography
Katalin Kabdebó
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Az óriás
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Az óriás about?
In the spring of 1945, in bombed-out Budapest, a powerful boy, young István Kovács, recently arrived from the mountains, and a girl from Pest, Juli Szandál, who has lost everyone, meet. They fall in love and move into a hut in the suburbs. Juli is frightened by the giant's sincere feelings and naivety. Their love, which started off idyllically, is partly marked by this and partly by the difficulties of the post-war period...
Who directed Az óriás?
Az óriás was directed by Erika Szántó.
Who stars in Az óriás?
The principal cast of Az óriás includes István Bubik, Pap Vera, Judit Meszléry, György Dörner, Henryk Borowski.
When was Az óriás released and how long is it?
Az óriás was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Is Az óriás based on a book or true story?
Az óriás is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Tibor Déry".