Allegro Barbaro poster

Allegro Barbaro (1979)

6.619791h 13mHU
DramaHistory

Directed by Miklós Jancsó

Rating

6.6/10

Runtime

1h 13m

Language

HU

Release

October 11, 1979

Director

Miklós Jancsó

Overview

Zsadányi flees from the authorities with his goddaughter, Bankós Mari, and they escape into the forest. The film then skips ahead thirty-fold years: Zsadány and Mari are now lovers, with the sound of war in the background halting their romance. The old friends of Zsadányi have joined with the Nazis,...

Top Cast

György CserhalmiCzinkóczi ZsuzsaGyörgyi TarjánLajos BalázsovitsIstván BujtorJózsef Madaras

Cast

György Cserhalmi

György Cserhalmi

Zsadányi István

Czinkóczi Zsuzsa

Czinkóczi Zsuzsa

Bankós Mari

Györgyi Tarján

Györgyi Tarján

Bankos Mari (as Tarján Györgyi)

Lajos Balázsovits

Lajos Balázsovits

Zsadányi Gábor

István Bujtor

István Bujtor

József Madaras

József Madaras

Gyöngyvér Vigh

Gyöngyvér Vigh

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Allegro Barbaro (1979), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Zsadányi flees from the authorities with his goddaughter, Bankós Mari, and they escape into the forest. The film then skips ahead thirty-fold years: Zsadány and Mari are now lovers, with the sound of war in the background halting their romance. The old friends of Zsadányi have joined with the Nazis, and the landowner living with his peasants in a socialist community grows distant from them. Zsadányi is held responsible for political problems in the country, and will pay with his life.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

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

The ending explained below clarifies the character motivations and the symbolic meaning of the final scenes that might have left some viewers puzzled.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals. If you are looking for an <strong>OTT release</strong> or want to experience the <strong>full story</strong>, this is a must-watch.

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