The Ambassador to Bern (2014)

Original title

A berni követ

Directed by

Attila Szász

Genre

drama, history

Country

Hungary

Runtime

1h 16m

Rated

14A

Rating

6.9 of 10 from 16 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

In 1958, two Hungarian immigrants attack the embassy in Bern, Switzerland, to protest Soviet control of their homeland. The film follows the standoff between them and the ambassador as tensions rise.

tenseclaustrophobicseriousslow-burnbleakhistoricalpoliticalgrounded

What happens

The Ambassador to Bern (Hungarian: A berni követ) is a 2014 Hungarian television film directed by Attila Szász. The film is a historical drama based on a true story that took place on August 16, 1958, in Bern, Switzerland, when two Hungarian immigrants attacked the Hungarian embassy in an attempt to draw international attention to the Soviet occupation of Hungary. The film focuses on the tense standoff between the two armed assailants and the embassy staff, led by the Hungarian ambassador. Through its gripping narrative and atmospheric cinematography, the film explores themes of political oppression, exile, and the struggle for freedom. János Kulka stars as the Hungarian ambassador, delivering a compelling performance that captures the moral complexities and psychological tension of the situation. The film was praised for its direction, performances, and its ability to convey the emotional and political weight of the events. The film was first released on Hungarian television on February 25, 2014, and later screened at various international film festivals, including the Cairo International Film Festival, where it received critical acclaim. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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