Ferenc Kósa's 'Ítélet' (Judgement, 1970) Reviewed in Sunday Morning Movie Series
The Sunday Morning Movie series showcases Ferenc Kósa's 1970 film 'Ítélet' (Judgement), a harrowing historical drama centered on György Dózsa, who led the peasant uprising in Hungary in 1514. Characterized as a 'naked scream,' the film reflects the anguish of Thaw-era Europe while resonating with gothic narratives. It portrays Dózsa grappling with ethical conflicts involving the church, nobility, and his principles. The film culminates in Dózsa's contemplation of his legacy, featuring vivid depictions of suffering and revolutionary imagery. Additionally, a Britannica entry on Dózsa (1470–1514), who captured fortresses before his execution during the Dózsa Rebellion, is included. The review highlights the film's somber tone and historical accuracy, along with extra content like music and dance sequences.
Key facts
- Ferenc Kósa directed 'Ítélet' (Judgement) in 1970.
- The film is about György Dózsa, leader of the 1514 Hungarian peasant rebellion.
- The review describes the film as a 'naked scream' and not a historical epic.
- The film is compared to 'Ten Thousand Days', 'Marketa Lazarova', 'Nunta de Piatra', and Bresson's 'Procès de Jeanne d'Arc'.
- Dózsa was a nobleman born 1470, died July 20, 1514.
- The rebellion captured fortresses of Arad, Lippa, and Világos, threatening Buda.
- Dózsa was executed on a red-hot iron throne with a red-hot iron crown.
- The post includes bonus content: Anita Berber dances, Marcel Duchamp's 'Anémic Cinéma', and music by Cream, Pink Floyd, and others.
Entities
Artists
- Ferenc Kósa
- Sándor Csoóri
- György Dózsa
- Anita Berber
- Marcel Duchamp
- Madhuri Mattoo
- Andy Graham
- David Munrow
- Syd Barrett
- Roger Waters
- Nick Mason
- Richard Wright
- Erhard Bauschke
- Robert Bresson
- Béla Tarr
Institutions
- EMI Columbia
- UFO Club
Locations
- Hungary
- Arad
- Lippa
- Világos
- Buda
- Berlin
- Friedrichstrasse
- Poland
- Northern Nigeria