Movie

The Agitators

1971 · 78 min

A talky, earnest historical drama that feels like eavesdropping on passionate but futile political debates.

Overview: After the World War I, enthusiastic young people found the intellectual group of Hungarian Communist Party. Their aim is to propagate the communist ideology to the people and get the workers on their side. They have fierce discussions on the new ideas, though their movement is not very successful. They clash with their opposition, attempt to lead people to the Red Army, but without success.
How it feels: Earnest, melancholic, satirical and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Politics, power, betrayal, class
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: earneststrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: politics
power
betrayal
class
identity
Places: big city
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none