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People of the Mountains (1942)

Movie ★ 7.6 88 min

A simple, religious Hungarian woodcutter lives with his wife and boy child with a small community of squatters among the peaceful mountains of Transylvania until a lumber company claims their land and forces them all to become company workers or else leave the land. This 1942 Hungarian film takes a detailed and unflinching look at the hardships of mountain living, and the realistic approach proved influential to the Neorealist movement in Italian cinema. Hungarian master director Istvan Szots won the Biennale Cup at the Venice Film Festival for his auspicious debut, but the film was banned by the Nazis as "too Catholic" and not publicly exhibited until after World War II.

István Szőts Director István Szőts Writer

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Quick facts

Released
February 28, 1942
Runtime
88 min
IMDb
tt0034701
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Language
Studio
Hunnia Filmstúdió

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Frequently asked questions

What is People of the Mountains about?
A simple, religious Hungarian woodcutter lives with his wife and boy child with a small community of squatters among the peaceful mountains of Transylvania until a lumber company claims their land and forces them all to become company workers or else leave the land. This 1942 Hungarian film takes a detailed and unflinching look at the hardships of mountain living, and the realistic approach proved influential to the Neorealist movement in Italian cinema. Hungarian master director Istvan Szots won the Biennale Cup at the Venice Film Festival for his auspicious debut, but the film was banned by the Nazis as "too Catholic" and not publicly exhibited until after World War II.
Who directed People of the Mountains?
People of the Mountains was directed by István Szőts.
Who stars in People of the Mountains?
People of the Mountains stars János Görbe, Alice Szellay, Péterke Ferency, József Bihari.
When was People of the Mountains released?
People of the Mountains is a 1942 drama film.
Where can I watch People of the Mountains?
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