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A Bird of Heaven

1958Movie1 h 34 min

Drama
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3

A moving, romantic drama movie about history and family.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

Panni, coming from a landless family of ten and Miska have loved each other for a long time. The pretty Panni, however, has another suitor as well: Komáromi, the big farmer. The two men fight from time to time, but then, during the time Miska is serving his military duty, Panni marries Komáromi to end the tremendous squalor of her family.

Feels like

  • Hungarian Romance Drama
  • Rural Love Triangle
  • Post-War Setting
  • Family Sacrifice
  • Social Commentary
  • Melancholy Mood
  • Character-Driven
  • Historical Context
  • Thought-Provoking

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Imre Fehér
Written by
Zsigmond Móricz, Tibor Cseres
Music by
Imre Vincze

Everyone

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Facts

March 20, 1958 · 1 h 34 min · Drama

Released
March 20, 1958
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Hungarian
Made in
Hungary

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is A Bird of Heaven worth watching?"

Questions about A Bird of Heaven

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is A Bird of Heaven worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 5.3).

Is A Bird of Heaven good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is A Bird of Heaven plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is A Bird of Heaven in English?

Hungarian

No, it was made in Hungarian.