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The Maiden Danced to Death

Original title: A halálba táncoltatott leány
  • 20112011
  • 1h 40m
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A halálba táncoltatott leány (2011)
The story of two brothers - two dancers - in post-Communist Hungary. One left, the other stuck it out. One gave his soul to commerce, the other to the Party. After twenty years, they meet again. And the dance begins.
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There were two brothers - two dancers - in Communist Hungary. One defected, the other stuck it out. One gave his soul to commerce, the other to the Party. After twenty years, they meet again... Read allThere were two brothers - two dancers - in Communist Hungary. One defected, the other stuck it out. One gave his soul to commerce, the other to the Party. After twenty years, they meet again. And the dance begins.There were two brothers - two dancers - in Communist Hungary. One defected, the other stuck it out. One gave his soul to commerce, the other to the Party. After twenty years, they meet again. And the dance begins.

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  • Director
    • Endre Hules
  • Writers
    • Chris Hastings(story editor)
    • Endre Hules
  • Stars
    • Endre Hules
    • Bea Melkvi
    • Deborah Kara Unger
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  • Director
    • Endre Hules
  • Writers
    • Chris Hastings(story editor)
    • Endre Hules
  • Stars
    • Endre Hules
    • Bea Melkvi
    • Deborah Kara Unger
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 4 nominations

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    Endre Hules
    Endre Hules
    • Steve Courtas Steve Court
    Bea Melkvi
    Bea Melkvi
    • Mari Udvarosas Mari Udvaros
    Deborah Kara Unger
    Deborah Kara Unger
    • Lynn Courtas Lynn Court
    Zsolt László
    • Gyula Udvaros Jras Gyula Udvaros Jr
    Stephen McHattie
    Stephen McHattie
    • Ernieas Ernie
    Emöke Zsigmond
    Emöke Zsigmond
    • Gabias Gabi
    Gil Bellows
    Gil Bellows
    • Fredas Fred
    István Zámbó
    • Ferias Feri
    Boris Cavazza
    • Gyula Udvaros Sr.as Gyula Udvaros Sr.
    Krisztián Kolovratnik
    • Composeras Composer
    Viktoria Kerekes
    • Designeras Designer
    Paul Whitney
    Paul Whitney
    • C.E.O.as C.E.O.
    Tamás Szappanos
    • Peti Kovacsas Peti Kovacs
    • (as Tamas Szappanos)
    Gábor Karalyos
    • Policeman 2as Policeman 2
    Claudia Jurt
    Claudia Jurt
    • Receptionistas Receptionist
    Flórián Hajdú
    • Flórias Flóri
    Hugo Honeywell-Dobbin
    • Baby Juliusas Baby Julius
    Ryan Hules
    • Julius - 14as Julius - 14
    • Director
      • Endre Hules
    • Writers
      • Chris Hastings(story editor)
      • Endre Hules
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    When Steve, a dancer-turned-impresario, returns to his native Hungary after a 20-year absence, he finds many things different. The Communist regime that expelled him is gone, life has changed for the better and his former apparatchik father had retired in disgrace. But his brother, Gyula, whom he used to idolize, hasn't changed one bit. He still works in the same run-down studio with the same cash-strapped dance company they both started out in - and he is married to Steve's former sweetheart, Mari. The two men's rivalry is triggered instantly, but Mari challenges them to pool their considerable experience and talent to revive their last success together, a dance piece based on the ballad, "The Maiden Danced to Death." If Gyula can make it to Steve's exacting standards, Steve agrees to promote it for a world tour breathing new life into the sagging careers of both brothers. As the rehearsals progress, the brothers' opposing sets of standards and values clash right away, testing their willingness to adjust or fight. The situation is complicated by Gyula's affair with the company's young starlet and Mari 's reviving affection for Steve. And Steve has not let on the real reason for his return: to reveal and bring to justice the person who, as he perceives, had caused his expulsion and robbed him of his life and future two decades earlier - his own brother. The production turns into their personal duel and soon their entire life, past, present and future are transferred into the play. "The Maiden Danced to Death" —Casablanca Film Production
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      • If you don't dance with the Devil, you won't get to dance at all.
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    10/10
    What a Wonderful Story.
    What a wonderful passionate story. When it comes right down to it, family is all we truly have forever. Family should never give up on each other no matter how many years have passed since you last spoke with each other or what the circumstances were that drove you apart. This story is very easy to follow and the sub-titles were very cleverly placed as not to be a distraction. The acting is superb with some incredible Hungarian folk dancing that is truly enjoyable to watch. I love movies with happy endings that leave you feeling satisfied and The Maiden Danced To Death is no exception to this rule. I know you will enjoy watching this story as much as I did. Gary Michael Willens/Los Angeles
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    • Release date
      • October 3, 2011 (Slovenia)
    • Countries of origin
      • Hungary
      • Canada
      • Slovenia
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Hungary)
    • Languages
      • Hungarian
      • English
      • Slovenian
    • Also known as
      • Deviski ples smrti
    • Filming locations
      • Budapest, Hungary
    • Production companies
      • Casablanca Film Production
      • Cinema Film
      • Quiet Revolution Pictures
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      • €1,800,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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