Memories of a River
Memories of a River | |
---|---|
Directed by | Judit Elek |
Written by | Judit Elek Péter Nádas |
Produced by | |
Cinematography | Gábor Halász |
Edited by | |
Music by | Péter Eötvös |
Distributed by | (USA) |
Release dates |
|
Running time | 147 minutes |
Countries | Hungary France |
Language | Hungarian |
Memories of a River (Hungarian: Tutajosok) is a 1990 Hungarian drama film directed by Judit Elek. It is a historical film set in 1882 and tells the story of the last trial in Hungary of a Jew for ritual murder.[1]
Synopsis[]
In the 19th century Austro-Hungarian Empire David Hersko, a Jewish shepherd, witnesses the attack of a young girl. His home is burned down and he finds shelter with the family of a Jewish logger. The loggers find the body of a young woman which they bury, going against local laws. They are charged with her murder and it is believed that they killed her as a ritual murder.[2]
Cast[]
- Sándor Gáspár as Herskó Dávid
- András Stohl as Matej
- as Csepkanics
- Zoltán Mucsi as Jákob
- Franciszek Pieczka as Vogel Ansel
- as Vay György
- as Eötvös Károly
- Róbert Koltai as Scharf József
- as Schwarz Salamon
- as Sára
Controversy[]
For the purposes of the film 14 sheep were spread with flammable substance, and then to the order by Judit Elek were burned alive.[3] 69 scientists from the Jagiellonian University demanded from authorities of forbidding Judit Elek entry to Poland. Scientists wrote among others: "No director knowing her own worth would debase herself for using so primitive and cruel methods".
Awards[]
The film won the Prize of the Ecumenical Jury at the 1989 Montréal World Film Festival.[4] In 1990 it won the Grand Prix at the Créteil International Women's Film Festival.[5]
References[]
- ^ Chanes, Jerome A. (2004). Antisemitism: a reference handbook. ABC-CLIO. p. 317. ISBN 1-57607-209-6.
- ^ Holden, Stephen (20 March 1992). "To Be a Jew In 1880s Hungary". The New York Times. Retrieved 26 September 2009.
- ^ Holden, Stephen (20 March 1992). "Tutajosok: Review/Film; To Be a Jew In 1880s Hungary". NY Times.com. Archived from the original on 8 February 2013. Retrieved 29 April 2010.
- ^ "Director: Judit Elek". San Francisco Jewish Film Festival. 1996. Archived from the original on 1 July 2007. Retrieved 26 September 2009.
- ^ "Best Screenplay Award from Cairo". Filmunió. 9 December 2006. Archived from the original on 26 October 2007. Retrieved 26 September 2009.
External links[]
- 1990 films
- Hungarian-language films
- French films
- Hungarian films
- Films directed by Judit Elek
- Films set in 1882
- Films set in Hungary
- Hungarian historical drama films
- 1990s historical drama films
- 1990 drama films
- Hungarian film stubs
- Historical film stubs