The Witman Boys
| The Witman Boys | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | János Szász |
| Written by | János Szász Géza Csáth |
| Produced by | Ferenc Kardos |
| Starring | Maia Morgenstern |
| Cinematography | Tibor Máthé |
| Edited by | Anna Kornis |
Release date |
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Running time | 99 minutes |
| Country | Hungary |
| Language | Hungarian |
The Witman Boys (Hungarian: Witman fiúk) is a 1997 Hungarian drama film directed by János Szász. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1997 Cannes Film Festival.[1] At the 20th Moscow International Film Festival the film won the FIPRESCI Prize and Szász won the Silver St. George for Best Director.[2] The film was selected as the Hungarian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 70th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.[3][4]
Cast[]
- Maia Morgenstern - Mrs. Witman
- - János Witman
- - Ernö Witman
- Lajos Kovács - Dénes Witman
- - Irén
- Péter Andorai - Endre Tálay
- - Mihály Szladek
- - Eszti
- - Elegant Gentleman
- György Barkó - Dissector
- - Corpse Carrier
- - Zöldi
- - Physical Instructor
- - Guest
- - Person on Duty
- - Twin
See also[]
- List of submissions to the 70th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film
- List of Hungarian submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
References[]
- ^ "Festival de Cannes: The Witman Boys". festival-cannes.com. Retrieved 27 September 2009.
- ^ "20th Moscow International Film Festival (1997)". MIFF. Archived from the original on 22 March 2013. Retrieved 22 March 2013.
- ^ Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
- ^ "44 Countries Hoping for Oscar Nominations". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. 24 November 1997. Archived from the original on 13 February 1998. Retrieved 13 October 2015.
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- 1997 films
- Hungarian-language films
- 1997 drama films
- Hungarian films
- Hungarian drama films
- Films directed by János Szász
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