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Release Year1990
Runtime1h 27m
LanguageHungarian
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
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DirectorJános Xantus
WritersSándor Schultz, János Xantus
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast4 credited
Also Known AsCruel Estate
About Cruel Estate
Helén and Jenö are waiting for a child and are desperately searching for an accomodation. They eventually sign a contract with an old lady, Szeréna, who lives in a two-family house. According to the contract, they are to pay a moderate rent and they have to take care of her until her death. After the first weeks, Szeréna accuses the couple of trying to poison her and builds a chicken coop on the balcony with the aim of living off the eggs she herself gathers.
Directed by János Xantus, Cruel Estate leans on a strong ensemble — Andrzej Ferenc, Anikó Für, Zofia Rysiówna — 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 drama titles of 1990.
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