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Requiem for a Revolutionary

1975·Movie
1h 40min
80
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy9
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2
  • Satire & Parody1

World

History, politics, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty5

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

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The royal summary court sentences Sallai Imre and Fürst Sándor to death on charges of attempting to uproot the state and the social order. The film, the story of which takes place in 1932, enlarges the moment of delivering the death-sentence. Sallai, preparing for his death, envisions the people and the events that have been decisive for his life.
Historical DramaPolitical PersecutionDeath Row NarrativeFlashback StructureExistential ReflectionSomber & PoignantMemory & ConsequenceHungarian CinemaHuman Spirit Resilience

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Is Requiem for a Revolutionary worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Requiem for a Revolutionary rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Requiem for a Revolutionary?

1 h 40 min

Requiem for a Revolutionary runs 1 h 40 min.

What language is Requiem for a Revolutionary in?

Hungarian

It was made in Hungarian. Produced in Hungary.