One Day Crossing (2001)

In the middle of the Holocaust, a Hungarian Jewish girl, posing as a Christian, tries to save her family from the Nazis.

Director:

Joan Stein Schimke (as Joan Stein)

Writers:

Christina Lazaridi (screenplay), Christina Lazaridi (story)

Stars:

Erika Marozsán, Attila Szatmari, Zoltán Gábor Tóth

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 3 wins.

Cast

Credited cast:
Erika Marozsán	...	Teresa
Attila Szatmari	...	Samuel
Zoltán Gábor Tóth	...	Peter
Éva Naszladi	...	Mother
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Péter Fehér
Bora Horváth
Ákos Horváth
Bazil Péter Koleszár	...	Arrow Cross Officer

Storyline

Budapest, Hungary, October 15, 1944 at the time the Hungarian Nazi movement of the Arrow Cross grows stronger. Through the eyes of a woman and a boy who suddenly enters her life, 'One Day Crossing' chronicles the struggle to maintain identity and extend compassion in times of oppression and horror.

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Plot Keywords:

student film | 

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Genres:

Short | Drama | History | War

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Details

Country:

Hungary USA

Language:

Hungarian

Release Date:

22 March 2001 (USA)

Also Known As:

Egy nap története

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

25 min

Color:

Black and White

User Reviews

A moving exposition of both the best and worst of humanity.

A magnificent and accomplished work. All the elements of the film ... cinematography, direction, acting and lighting combine to create an air of suspense and empathy. Filmed entirely on location and in the original Hungarian language, this short has more emotional impact than many a 2 hour feature film. Go out of your way to see this one if you can.