A Strange Marriage

A slow, serious period drama of injustice and scheming, watching a trapped man fight rigid institutions with quiet frustration.

Directed by

Márton Keleti

Genres

Drama

Starring

Gyula Benkő, Éva Örkényi, Miklós Gábor

Overview

Count János Buttler rushes home to his parents and his beloved for the school holidays. On the way, they stop at Baron Dőry's house, where János is deviously trapped. In the presence of false witnesses, he is forcibly married to Baron Dőry's pregnant daughter. The swearing priest is the father of the unborn child. Although Buttler, his family and friends do their utmost to have the marriage annulled, the Church and the court, fearing for his authority, will not allow it. John Buttler and his lover therefore choose another way to divorce.

How it feels

Measured and needs your attention.

About

Betrayal, power, corruption, justice

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

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