A Sunday in October
1979 · 1h 44m · Drama
Skip it—this obscure Hungarian historical drama about Nazi occupation lacks the narrative drive or emotional resonance to justify a Sunday night commitment, and with no available scores or cultural footprint to back it up, you're better off with a more engrossing period piece.
Plot
The film is a true account of the drama of "non-action" on 14th and 15th of October, 1944. The Nazis, having a straightforward program, occupy Hungary with little or no difficulty, as the Hungarian political leadership had no unambiguous program for responding to possible steps of the Nazis. In spite of the secretly signed cease-fire agreement and proclamation, Horty gives up all plans of resistance at the news of the kidnapping of his son. The Nazis take over power and roll up the so-called conspiracy aimed at Hungary's breaking away from the German alliance.
Director: András Kovács
Cast: Ferenc Bács, Károly Mécs, Marianna Moór, Tibor Tánczos, Lajos Őze