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Red Psalm

Released Jun 14, 1973 1h 28m Drama List
Reviews 17% Audience Score Fewer than 50 Ratings
In this experimental envisioning of a peasant revolt in 1890s Hungary, hundreds of farmworkers rebel against landowners in hopes of receiving improved working conditions. Socialists (Andrea Drahota, Tibor Molnar, Jozsef Madaras) continually recite manifestos, laborers play protest songs and beautiful country girls liberate themselves of their clothing. Even soldiers sent to stop the revolt are swept up in the joyous rebellion. But, when the peasants push their politics, violence erupts. Read More Read Less

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Sarah Boslaugh TheArtsStl ...the whole film contains only 26 shots (or 27 or 28 according to some), showing off the ability of Jancsó and cinematographer János Kende to choreograph action without cuts and move the camera with effortless fluidity. Rated: 7/10 Dec 8, 2022 Full Review David Bax Battleship Pretension ...it's clear who the good guys are but they're never as good as you'd want them to be. Nov 18, 2021 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Vibrant socialist musical. Rated: B+ Jul 12, 2012 Full Review Read all reviews

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s r 1001 movies to see before you die. I appreciate Jancso's work, but that doesn't mean I have to enjoy it. The scrolling artsy shots just are tedious and don't conform to effective storytelling. Jancso focuses on a feeling that doesn't resonate with me. It was on Dailymotion. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member фильм из тех, которые перед просмотром нужно рассказывать, потом смотреть Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In this experimental envisioning of a peasant revolt in 1890s Hungary, hundreds of farmworkers rebel against landowners in hopes of receiving improved working conditions. Socialists (Andrea Drahota, Tibor Molnar, Jozsef Madaras) continually recite manifestos, laborers play protest songs and beautiful country girls liberate themselves of their clothing. Even soldiers sent to stop the revolt are swept up in the joyous rebellion. But, when the peasants push their politics, violence erupts.
Director
Miklos Jansco
Producer
Otto Fold
Screenwriter
Gyula Hernádi, Yvette Biro
Distributor
Audio Brandon
Production Co
Mafilm [hu]
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Hungarian
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 14, 1973, Limited
Runtime
1h 28m
Sound Mix
Mono