
The story follows the life of a bright and sensitive schoolboy growing up in an old, established boarding school in the city of Debrecen in eastern Hungary..

Is this worth your time? If you like movies that feel like a cold, wet blanket—in a good way—then yeah, watch this. It’s essential if you have any interest in Hungarian cinema, but if you’re looking for a light Friday night watch, look elsewhere. People who hate stories where the good kid gets bullied into the dirt by ...


Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

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"Is this worth your time? If you like movies that feel like a cold, wet blanket—in a good way—then yeah, watch this. It’s essential if you have any interest in Hungarian cinema, but if you’re looking for a light Friday night watch, look elsewhere. People who hate stories where the good kid gets bullied into the dirt by adults will probably want to turn this off after ten minutes. 🎒 The whole thing takes place in this boarding school that feels less like a place of learning and more like a waiti..."
Gyula Justh
Zsigmond Móricz, István Zágon, Jenõ Szatmári
Hungary

