Adoption (1975)

Original title

Örökbefogadás

Directed by

Márta Mészáros

Genre

drama film

Country

Hungary

Runtime

1h 29m

Rated

NR

Rating

6.7 of 10 from 49 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A middle-aged factory worker in Hungary longs for a child but struggles with her married lover. She forms a bond with a younger woman who is also at a crossroads in life. Their connection helps both women consider new paths.

intimatecontemplativesubduedemotionally understatedslow-burnmelancholicpersonalquiet

What happens

Adoption (Hungarian: Örökbefogadás) is a 1975 Hungarian drama film directed by Márta Mészáros. It was entered into the 25th Berlin International Film Festival, where it won the Golden Bear. The film was also selected as the Hungarian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 48th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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