
Encounter
Találkozás
Synopsis
A man, a woman, an afternoon, a city, and an unspoken, hopeful desire to find love by way of the personal ads. A milestone of Hungarian cinema, Elek uses documentary techniques in a fiction context to make the frailty of everyday life as palpable as possible.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Judit Elek
- Screenplay & Story
- Judit Elek
- Original Score
- András Szőllősy
- Original Title
- Találkozás
- Country of Origin
- Hungary
- Spoken Languages
- Hungarian
- Runtime
- 23m
- Production Studios
- Balázs Béla Stúdió, National Film Institute Hungary
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Judit Elek
Judit Elek
András Szőllősy
Miklós Jancsó
Department Leadership Roster
Judit Elek
Director
Judit Elek
Screenplay
Miklós Jancsó
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Frequently Asked Questions About Encounter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Encounter about?
A man, a woman, an afternoon, a city, and an unspoken, hopeful desire to find love by way of the personal ads. A milestone of Hungarian cinema, Elek uses documentary techniques in a fiction context to make the frailty of everyday life as palpable as possible.
Who directed Encounter?
Encounter was directed by Judit Elek.
Who stars in Encounter?
The principal cast of Encounter includes Iván Mándy.
When was Encounter released and how long is it?
Encounter was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Encounter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Encounter was composed by András Szőllősy.
