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Directed by Miklós Jancsó, Agnus Dei leans on a strong ensemble — József Madaras, Daniel Olbrychski, Márk Zala — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about history titles of 1971.
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A WWII veteran escapes his care home in Northern Ireland and embarks on an arduous but inspirational journey to France to attend the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings, finding the courage to face the ghosts of his past.
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