Diary for My Father and My Mother
Originally released in 1990. Diary for My Father and My Mother is a drama film. directed by Márta Mészáros.
Starring Czinkóczi Zsuzsa, Jan Nowicki, and Mari Törőcsik
Synopsis
This story follows a young student, who is orphaned as she grows to adulthood in the shadow of the 1956 Hungarian uprising. Coming from the Communist intelligentsia, she sees her friends and family react differently. Her lover, a married factory manager, supports the patriots and later assists fellow workers in staging a strike. Meanwhile her sister and others express anger at being forced from their homes during the revolution and continue to express a hatred for the rebels afterwards. But in the end they realize that for all people, real life is not possible after the revolt and its brutal suppression by the Soviets and their collaborators.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 2, 1990
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (7 votes)
Language
HU
Original language
Country
Hungary
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HU
Production Companies
- Hungarofilm
- Budapest Filmstúdió
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Diary for My Father and My Mother about?
This story follows a young student, who is orphaned as she grows to adulthood in the shadow of the 1956 Hungarian uprising. Coming from the Communist intelligentsia, she sees her friends and family...
Who directed Diary for My Father and My Mother?
Diary for My Father and My Mother was directed by Márta Mészáros.
How long is Diary for My Father and My Mother?
Diary for My Father and My Mother has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was Diary for My Father and My Mother released?
Diary for My Father and My Mother was released on January 2, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Diary for My Father and My Mother?
The main cast of Diary for My Father and My Mother includes Czinkóczi Zsuzsa, Jan Nowicki, Mari Törőcsik, Ildikó Bánsági, Anna Polony.