My Twentieth Century movie poster

My Twentieth Century

September 1, 1989 1h 42m 6.4/10 (45 votes)

Originally released in 1989. My Twentieth Century is a comedy/drama film. directed by Ildikó Enyedi.

Starring Dorota Segda, Paulus Manker, and Péter Andorai

Synopsis

A tale of twin girls, Dóra and Lili, who are born in 1880 Budapest at the same moment Thomas Edison presents his electric lightbulb to the world. The sisters are soon orphaned and separated in childhood, and follow different paths: one grows up to be a naïvely idealistic, bomb-toting anarchist, the other a pampered, hedonistic courtesan. Their paths cross once again on the Orient Express on New Year's Eve 1899...

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 1, 1989 36 years ago
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Runtime 1h 42m 102 minutes total
User Rating 6.4/10 Good (45 votes)
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Language HU Original language
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Country Cuba + 2 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
HU

Production Companies

  • freihändler filmproduktion
  • Hamburger Filmbüro
  • Magyar Filmgyártó Vállalat
  • Budapest Stúdió Vállalat

Frequently Asked Questions

What is My Twentieth Century about?

A tale of twin girls, Dóra and Lili, who are born in 1880 Budapest at the same moment Thomas Edison presents his electric lightbulb to the world. The sisters are soon orphaned and separated in chi...

Who directed My Twentieth Century?

My Twentieth Century was directed by Ildikó Enyedi.

How long is My Twentieth Century?

My Twentieth Century has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).

When was My Twentieth Century released?

My Twentieth Century was released on September 1, 1989 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in My Twentieth Century?

The main cast of My Twentieth Century includes Dorota Segda, Paulus Manker, Péter Andorai, Gábor Máté, Eszter Kovács.