Palm Sunday (1969)

9.0/10 • 77 min • Drama History

Overview

Set during the 1919 Republic of Councils in Hungary, the film follows a pacifist priest advocating for peaceful land reform and his brother, a teacher fighting for the revolution with arms. As political tensions mount in their village, the brothers must navigate the clashing ideals of faith, violence, and social upheaval.

Cast

František Velecký

Simon

István Sztankay

(voice)

Gábor Koncz

Nándor Tomanek

Püspök

Sándor Kőmíves

Kornél Gelley

János Makláry

Philippe March

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