Diary for My Children 1984
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 106 minutes
- Director
- Márta Mészáros
- Networks
- Budapest Játékfilmstúdió, Mafilm
- Where to Stream
- Criterion Channel
What is Diary for My Children?
Diary for My Children is a 1984 Hungarian drama film directed by Marta Meszaros. The production, which has a runtime of 107 minutes, was entered into the 1984 Cannes Film Festival, where it received the Grand Prix Special du Jury.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1984
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 106 minutes
- Release date
- May 3, 1984
- Original language
- HU
- Origin
- Hungary
- Studios
- Budapest Játékfilmstúdió, Mafilm
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.9/10 from 35 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~106 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Budapest Játékfilmstúdió, Mafilm
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Overview
Diary for My Children is a 1984 Hungarian drama film directed by Marta Meszaros. The production, which has a runtime of 107 minutes, was entered into the 1984 Cannes Film Festival, where it received the Grand Prix Special du Jury. The narrative follows a young woman named Juli who returns to her native Budapest after losing her parents in the Soviet Union. As she attempts to reintegrate into her home country, she reunites with her aunt and adoptive mother, Magda. Throughout this transition, Juli remains scarred by the wounds of her past and is haunted by the lingering presence of Stalin’s oppression. The film features performances by actors Zsuzsa Czinkoczi and Anna Polony. A 4K digital restoration of the work was later undertaken by the Hungarian National Film Fund with the approval of the director. The film is recognized for drawing on the director's own wartime experiences. It was released in the United States on October 3, 1984.
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Is Diary for My Children worth watching?
Diary for My Children holds a community rating of 6.9/10 based on 35 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Diary for My Children and when was it released?
Diary for My Children is a feature film with a runtime of 106 minutes. It was released in 1984. Release status: Released.
Who directed Diary for My Children?
Diary for My Children was directed by Márta Mészáros.
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