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A Sunday in October

1979·Movie
1h 44min

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Strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence4
  • Scare3

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, politics, and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

The film is a true account of the drama of "non-action" on 14th and 15th of October, 1944. The Nazis, having a straightforward program, occupy Hungary with little or no difficulty, as the Hungarian political leadership had no unambiguous program for responding to possible steps of the Nazis. In spite of the secretly signed cease-fire agreement and proclamation, Horty gives up all plans of resistance at the news of the kidnapping of his son. The Nazis take over power and roll up the so-called conspiracy aimed at Hungary's breaking away from the German alliance.
Historical Political DramaHungarian WWII ContextNazi Occupation of HungaryCinematic History LessonTense Diplomatic FailureBleak and Somber ToneCharacter Study of PowerlessnessEducational NarrativeSlow-Burning TragedyBiographical Elements

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Is A Sunday in October worth watching?

61
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Sunday in October rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is A Sunday in October?

1 h 44 min

A Sunday in October runs 1 h 44 min.

Is A Sunday in October based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is A Sunday in October in?

EnglishHungarian

It was made in English, with some Hungarian. Produced in Hungary.

In how many countries can I watch A Sunday in October?

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