Agnus Dei
Originally released in 1971. Agnus Dei is a history/war film. directed by Miklós Jancsó. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring József Madaras, Daniel Olbrychski, and Márk Zala
Synopsis
Allegory of the suppression of the 1919 revolution and the advent of fascism in Hungary; in the countryside, a unit of the revolutionary army spares the life of father Vargha, a fanatical priest. He comes back and leads massacres. A new force, represented by Feher, apparently avenges the people, but only to impose a different, more refined and effective kind of repression.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 22, 1971
54 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
4.2/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
HU
Original language
Country
Hungary
Production
Director
Top Cast
József Madaras
as Vargha páter
Daniel Olbrychski
as A hegedülõ
Márk Zala
as Márk atya
Lajos Balázsovits
as A kanonok
Jaroslava Schallerová
as A fiatal anya
Anna Széles
as Szõke lány
István Bujtor
as A darutollas
András Kozák
as A vitézkötéses-knight / Vargha's adviser
István Avar
as Kerekes
Tamás Bálint
as A vörös katona
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HU
Production Companies
- Mafilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Agnus Dei about?
Allegory of the suppression of the 1919 revolution and the advent of fascism in Hungary; in the countryside, a unit of the revolutionary army spares the life of father Vargha, a fanatical priest. H...
Who directed Agnus Dei?
Agnus Dei was directed by Miklós Jancsó.
How long is Agnus Dei?
Agnus Dei has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Agnus Dei released?
Agnus Dei was released on April 22, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Agnus Dei?
The main cast of Agnus Dei includes József Madaras, Daniel Olbrychski, Márk Zala, Lajos Balázsovits, Jaroslava Schallerová.