Selection
Originally released in 1970. Selection is a documentary film. directed by Gyula Gazdag. At just 41 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
SELECTION documents a KISZ (Hungarian Young Communist League) chapter at an oil refinery that is interested in hiring a musical act as entertainment for young workers. The documentary shows the group discussing their criteria for the band, as well as their interviews with the individual bands. It is quickly apparent that the group isn’t interested in any sort of musical talent or the potential audiences’ interest. Rather, they are focused on ideological or moral issues that may be perceived as negative, such as groupies or outfits that are seen as too trendy. They settle on the musical group that is potentially the easiest to control, the youngest band. SELECTION works as a larger metaphor for what censorship was like in Socialist Hungary and was banned from being publicly screened until 1982.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 19, 1970
55 years ago
Runtime
0h 41m
41 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
HU
Original language
Country
Hungary
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HU
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Selection about?
SELECTION documents a KISZ (Hungarian Young Communist League) chapter at an oil refinery that is interested in hiring a musical act as entertainment for young workers. The documentary shows the gro...
Who directed Selection?
Selection was directed by Gyula Gazdag.
How long is Selection?
Selection has a runtime of 0 hours and 41 minutes (41 minutes total).
When was Selection released?
Selection was released on February 19, 1970 in theaters.