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20211h 35m

Three on the bench

Hárman a padon

Synopsis

Aldo Nicolaj’s play tells the story of three elderly people, the retired days of the last few living members of the “iron generation”. The survived and struggled XX. the end of the century reaches them in a crowded housing estate. The woman remained gentle and cheerful — but the once strong boys who were once brave soldiers, then hard-working workers, waist-high fathers, proud, self-conscious men — were now mindful, shabby, grumpy gentlemen. Who alone, who lives just tolerated by his family, but in any case lives alone ... ends up in this little space, waiting on the bench waiting without a goal - and exchanging words with someone who has acted similarly. They don't know each other, but slowly as they run into each other on the bench ... they'll become friends. And their friendship gradually fills them up, the feeling of emptiness is replaced by the security of belonging somewhere, the reassuring routine of newly acquired habits.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Pál Göttinger
Screenplay & Story
Aldo Nicolaj
Original Title
Hárman a padon
Spoken Languages
Hungarian
Runtime
1h 35m
Production Studios
SzínházTV

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Pál Göttinger

Screenplay & Story

Aldo Nicolaj

Department Leadership Roster

Pál Göttinger

Pál Göttinger

Director

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Frequently Asked Questions About Three on the bench

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Three on the bench about?

Aldo Nicolaj’s play tells the story of three elderly people, the retired days of the last few living members of the “iron generation”. The survived and struggled XX. the end of the century reaches them in a crowded housing estate. The woman remained gentle and cheerful — but the once strong boys who were once brave soldiers, then hard-working workers, waist-high fathers, proud, self-conscious men — were now mindful, shabby, grumpy gentlemen. Who alone, who lives just tolerated by his family, but in any case lives alone ... ends up in this little space, waiting on the bench waiting without a goal - and exchanging words with someone who has acted similarly. They don't know each other, but slowly as they run into each other on the bench ... they'll become friends. And their friendship gradually fills them up, the feeling of emptiness is replaced by the security of belonging somewhere, the reassuring routine of newly acquired habits.

Who directed Three on the bench?

Three on the bench was directed by Pál Göttinger.

Who stars in Three on the bench?

The principal cast of Three on the bench includes Miklós Benedek, János Gálvölgyi, Márta Egri.

When was Three on the bench released and how long is it?

Three on the bench was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.