The first film by Hungarian director Istvan Szots tells the story of awoodcutter who moves his family into the serene mountains of Transylvania insearch of a better life, only finding tragedy instead. Deviating frommainstream comedies and melodramas of wartime Hungary, this film captures the hardships of people living in such a beautiful yet harsh environment. Also known as People of the Alps, the film was shot on location in Transylvania with a straightforward realist aesthetic and a devotion to the details of daily life, both of which made a sizeable impression on the emerging Italian Neorealists. Winner of the Biennale Award at the Venice Film Istvan Szots---Hungary---1942---90 mins.Directed by: Szots, IstvanRunning time: 90Year: 1942Hungarian with English Subtitles
