Diary for My Children
Napló gyermekeimnek
Synopsis
After having lost her parents, young Juli returns from the Soviet Union to her native Budapest. Scarred by the wounds of the past, the ghost of Stalin’s oppression haunts her as she reunites with her aunt and adoptive mother Magda.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 3, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 26, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Márta Mészáros
- Screenplay & Story
- Márta Mészáros
- Original Score
- Zsolt Döme
- Original Title
- Napló gyermekeimnek
- Country of Origin
- Hungary
- Spoken Languages
- Hungarian
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Budapest Játékfilmstúdió, Mafilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Márta Mészáros
Márta Mészáros
Zsolt Döme
Nyika Jancsó
Éva Kármentő
Department Leadership Roster
Márta Mészáros
Director
Márta Mészáros
Writer
Nyika Jancsó
Director of Photography
Éva Kármentő
Editor
Éva Martin
Production Design
Fanny Kemenes
Costume Design
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What is Diary for My Children about?
After having lost her parents, young Juli returns from the Soviet Union to her native Budapest. Scarred by the wounds of the past, the ghost of Stalin’s oppression haunts her as she reunites with her aunt and adoptive mother Magda.
Who directed Diary for My Children?
Diary for My Children was directed by Márta Mészáros.
Who stars in Diary for My Children?
The principal cast of Diary for My Children includes Czinkóczi Zsuzsa, Anna Polony, Földi Teri, Jan Nowicki, Sándor Oszter.
When was Diary for My Children released and how long is it?
Diary for My Children was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Diary for My Children?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Diary for My Children was composed by Zsolt Döme.