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Agnus Dei (1971)

Agnus Dei poster
Original title
Égi bárány
Directed by
Miklós Jancsó
Genre
drama film
Country
Hungary
Runtime
1h 30m
Rating
4.7 of 10 from 6 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A priest navigates the political chaos of post-revolution Hungary as fascism rises. The film shows his struggle amid violent historical change.

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What happens

Agnus Dei (Hungarian: Égi bárány) is a 1971 Hungarian film directed by Miklós Jancsó. The film follows a priest during the suppression of the 1919 Revolution and the rise of fascism in Hungary. The film was screened for the Directors' Fortnight (Quinzaine des Réalizateurs) at the 1971 Cannes Film Festival. Jancsó considered the film a departure from his prior filmography, which he considered more realistic and popular. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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