Underplayed Gems

A Message from the Volga Shore (1942)

A Message from the Volga Shore poster
Directed by
Alfréd Deésy
Country
Hungary
Elsewhere
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How it feels

A Hungarian soldier on the Eastern Front sends a message home during World War II. The film follows his personal story and those waiting for him.

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What happens

A Message from the Volga Shore (Hungarian: Üzenet a Volgapartról) is a 1942 Hungarian war drama film directed by Alfréd Deésy and starring János Sárdy, Júlia Tóth and József Bihari. It was shot at the Hunnia Studios in Budapest. The film's sets were designed by the art director István Básthy and Sándor Iliszi. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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