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Eternal Winter

Original title: Örök tél
  • 2018
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
2.1K
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Eternal Winter (2018)
Christmas 1944. Soviet soldiers invade Hungary and drag every young woman with German origins away from a small village and transport them to a Soviet labour camp where they are forced to work in the coal mines under inhuman conditions. This is where Irén, one of the Hungarian women, meets Rajmund who decides to teach her how to survive. While she is determined to return home to her little daughter and family, history and fate have a different plan: Irén and Rajmund fall in love. Based on a true story. Starring Marina Gera, Sándor Csányi, Laura Döbrösi, Magdolna Diána Kiss, Franciska Farkas and Niké Kurta. Written by Norbert Köbli and Attila Szász, directed by Attila Szász.
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The true story of an unlikely romance in a Soviet labor camp.The true story of an unlikely romance in a Soviet labor camp.The true story of an unlikely romance in a Soviet labor camp.

  • Director
    • Attila Szász
  • Writers
    • Norbert Köbli
    • Attila Szász
    • János Havasi
  • Stars
    • Marina Gera
    • Sándor Csányi
    • Laura Döbrösi
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    2.1K
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    • Director
      • Attila Szász
    • Writers
      • Norbert Köbli
      • Attila Szász
      • János Havasi
    • Stars
      • Marina Gera
      • Sándor Csányi
      • Laura Döbrösi
    • 12User reviews
    • 32Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 29 wins & 11 nominations total

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    Marina Gera
    • Irén
    Sándor Csányi
    • Rajmund
    Laura Döbrösi
    Laura Döbrösi
    • Anna
    Diána Magdolna Kiss
    Diána Magdolna Kiss
    • Éva
    Franciska Farkas
    • Rózsa
    Niké Kurta
    Niké Kurta
    • Vera
    Ákos Orosz
    Ákos Orosz
    • Fábián
    Anikó Für
    • Irén's mother
    Tibor Gáspár
    • Irén's father
    Nóra Diána Takács
    • Bözsi
    Tímea Magyar
    • Kati
    Oleh Melnychuk
    • Camp commandant
    Sergej Onopko
    Sergej Onopko
    • Soviet lieutenant
    András Kacsur
    • Doctor
    Kinga Erös
    • Nurse
    József Kovács S.
    • Young guard
    • (as Kovács S. József)
    Ferenc Katkó
    • Ukrainian guard
    Imre Szabó
    • Mine guard
    • Director
      • Attila Szász
    • Writers
      • Norbert Köbli
      • Attila Szász
      • János Havasi
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews12

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    10nicktuck-96644

    Heart wrenching

    I watched this at the Raindance Film Festival and it was the most powerful film I watched there. It deserved a shot at an Oscar. Incredible film making and acting, I left in tears having watched a true masterpiece. Watch this film
    9aussiemalwayi

    9/10 Great movie

    ETERNAL WINTER (Orok Tel) is the second war related Hungarian movie i watched after GLOOMY SUNDAY (1999). Both gave me tears after watching. Movie shows the true history, in 1944-45 approximately 700,000 Hungarian men & women were taken to forced labour by the orders of Stalin, 300,000 of them never returned home. A MUST WATCH
    7dang90

    A Cold Story That Hits Close to Home

    EN: Eternal Winter tells a strong story from WWII, and the setting feels real. The idea was good, but the plot and acting didn't fully work. It's not Hollywood quality, but it's decent for a Hungarian film. It reminded me of the stories my grandparents told about the Nazi and Soviet invasions in Romania. It also made me think of the Romanians who died in the Soviet gulags, many in Siberia. Only a few ever came back. These memories made the film feel more personal to me. It's a nice film to add to any WWII collection, especially for those who want to learn more about what happened in Eastern Europe.
    9iratushinskaya

    Realistic. Heartbreaking. Beautiful Cinematography.

    One of the best, if not the best, movie about the Gulag there is out there. Must see this. Gorgeous, real, and heartbreaking cinematography and acting. This movie will fill your life and heart with what it means to be human. Don't miss this movie!
    10dpstucky

    Oscar Worthy

    I have just seen the film Eternal Winter at the Raindance Festival in London and was absolutely awestruck by the accomplishment. I was spellbound from beginning to end and want to wish it all the best of luck with distribution and I hope it receives the recognition it deserves. I'll spread the word as much as I possibly can. See it if you get the chance.

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    • Release date
      • February 25, 2018 (Hungary)
    • Country of origin
      • Hungary
    • Official sites
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    • Languages
      • Hungarian
      • Russian
    • Also known as
      • Gulag - The Forgotten Prisoners of WWII
    • Filming locations
      • Budapest, Hungary
    • Production company
      • Szupermodern Stúdió
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      • $3,671
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 50m(110 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.00 : 1

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