The fate of a Hungarian Jewish family throughout the 20th century.The fate of a Hungarian Jewish family throughout the 20th century.The fate of a Hungarian Jewish family throughout the 20th century.
- Director
- Writers
- István Szabó(story)
- Israel Horovitz(screenplay)
- Stars
- Director
- Writers
- István Szabó(story)
- Israel Horovitz(screenplay)
- Stars
- Awards
- 12 wins & 17 nominations
- Director
- Writers
- István Szabó(story) (screenplay)
- Israel Horovitz(screenplay)
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaJennifer Ehle, who plays Young Valerie, is the daughter of Rosemary Harris, who plays Older Valerie.
- GoofsWhen Adam Sors returns to Budapest after the 1936 Olympics, there is a brief shot of the train station in Budapest showing several Bzmot type trains that were first put in use in 1977.
- Quotes
Adam Sors: Never give up your religion. Not for God. God is present in all religions. But if your life becomes a struggle for acceptance, you'll always be unhappy. Religion may not be perfect, but it is a well-built boat that can stay balanced and carry you to the other shore. Our life is nothing but a boat adrift on water balanced by permanent uncertainty. About the people whom you will judge, know this; all they do is struggle to find a kind of security. They're just people, like us. Therefore you mustn't judge them on the basis of appearance or hearsay. Trust no one. Examine all things yourself. Do not join with power. Despise all rank. Do not be ostentatious with what is yours. Owning possessions and property ultimately comes to nothing. Possessions and property can be consumed by fire, swept away by flood, taken away by politics. Do not undertake what you do not know. This causes anxiety which makes you ill. Exercise discipline.
- SoundtracksFantasia for Piano 4 Hands in F minor
(D 940)
Music by Franz Schubert
Performed by Márton Terts, Zsolt Czetner
- mwahlber2001
- Apr 20, 2003
Details
- Release date
- Countries of origin
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- Also known as
- Sunshine
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $5,096,267
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $42,700
- Dec 19, 1999
- Gross worldwide
- $7,918,035
- Runtime3 hours 1 minute
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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