Petőfi '73

Petőfi '73

Using high-school students, Hungarian director Ferenc Kardos re-created the 1848 revolutionary period in that country's history which was dominated by the poet/soldier Sandor Petofi (1822-1849). Petofi wrote many epic poems which inspired Hungarian nationalism, the most well-known of which is Up Magyar! The students were encouraged to improvise without costumes or scenery, and did so with gusto.

Release Date

June 16, 1973

Status

Released

Original Title

Petőfi '73

Runtime

1h 10min

Budget

Revenue

Language

Hungarian