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Sons of the Stone-Hearted Man

1965 · 158 min

A sweeping, earnest historical drama that immerses you in a family's struggle for freedom amid war, with measured pacing and emotional weight.

Directed by: Zoltán Várkonyi
Genres: Drama, History
Starring: Mária Sulyok, Szemere Vera, Tibor Bitskey

Overview: Based on the novel of Mór Jókai. During the Hungarian independence war 1848-49 mother and her three sons trying to leave the road precisely designated by their conservative, stone-hearted father. The way-seeking and rivalry of brothers, Jókai's masterpiece, the cast, delightful scenes give an unforgettable experience.

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Directed by: Zoltán Várkonyi
Genres: Drama, History
Starring: Mária Sulyok, Szemere Vera, Tibor Bitskey

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Tone: earneststrength 3 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
freedom
war
identity
betrayal
Places: countryside
road trip
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex none

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Action	4
Horror	0
Humour	2
Realism	7
Romance	3
Tension	6
Darkness	5
Complexity	6
Emotional weight	7

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Genres: drama, history
Directed by: Zoltán Várkonyi
Written by: János Erdödy
Starring: Mária Sulyok, Szemere Vera, Tibor Bitskey, Ilona Béres, Károly Mécs, Gyöngyi Polónyi, Géza Tordy, Myrtill Nádasi
Music: Ferenc Farkas
Cinematography: István Hildebrand
Runtime: 158 min
Country: Hungary
Languages: Hungarian

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