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Gloomy Sunday (1999)

7.719991h 52mDE
DramaRomance

Directed by Rolf Schübel

Rating

7.7/10

Runtime

1h 52m

Language

DE

Release

October 21, 1999

Director

Rolf Schübel

Official Trailer

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Overview

Budapest in the thirties. The restaurant owner Laszlo hires the pianist András to play in his restaurant. Both men fall in love with the beautiful waitress Ilona who inspires András to his only composition. His song of Gloomy Sunday is, at first, loved and then feared, for its melancholic melody tri...

Cast

Marozsán Erika

Marozsán Erika

Ilona

Joachim Król

Joachim Król

László

Ben Becker

Ben Becker

Hans Wieck

Stefano Dionisi

Stefano Dionisi

András

András Bálint

András Bálint

Ilonas Sohn

Géza Boros

Géza Boros

Geigenspieler

Rolf Becker

Rolf Becker

Der alte Wieck

Ilse Zielstorff

Ilse Zielstorff

Frau Wieck

Ferenc Bács

Ferenc Bács

Botschafter

Júlia Zsolnai

Júlia Zsolnai

Frau Botschafter

Áron Sipos

Áron Sipos

Arzt (as Aron Sipos)

Ernst Kahl

Ernst Kahl

Zeichner Torresz

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Gloomy Sunday (1999), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Budapest in the thirties. The restaurant owner Laszlo hires the pianist András to play in his restaurant. Both men fall in love with the beautiful waitress Ilona who inspires András to his only composition. His song of Gloomy Sunday is, at first, loved and then feared, for its melancholic melody triggers off a chain of suicides. The fragile balance of the erotic ménage à trois is sent off kilter when the German Hans goes and falls in love with Ilona as well.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Gloomy Sunday. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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