The Confrontation
1969•1h 22m•
★6.5(11 ratings)
Drama
Overview
In post-WWII Hungary, a group of Communist college students arrive at a Catholic seminary hoping to engage in peaceful debate with its students.
Director
Miklós JancsóWriters
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In post-WWII Hungary, a group of Communist college students arrive at a Catholic seminary hoping to engage in peaceful debate with its students.
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The original title is "Fényes szelek" (HU).
The runtime is 82 minutes (1h 22m).
The film was directed by Miklós Jancsó.
The screenplay was written by Miklós Jancsó and Gyula Hernádi.
The score was composed by Paul Arma.
Cinematography was handled by Tamás Somló.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt0062995.
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Good
11 votes
Fényes szelek
Released
Magyar
Hungary
