Love
Original title: Szerelem
Károly Makk | Hungary | 1971 | 89m | PG | In Hungarian and German with English subtitles | Black and White
Károly Makk’s beloved film, based on the autobiographical writings of Tibor Déry, is a meditation on time, memory, love and loss. Two women – a bedridden mother and a loyal wife – await the return of political prisoner János. His elderly mother believes him to be working abroad; his devoted wife knows the painful truth of his absence… and fears she may never see him alive again.
Beautifully played by two giants of Hungarian cinema, Lili Darvas and Mari Törõcsik, the film is a subtle yet powerful exploration of how love sustains life, even in times of fear and uncertainty. Perfectly realised, with luminous cinematography and innovative editing, Makk’s tender masterpiece is a landmark of international cinema.
Tonight’s introduction is by Julie McMorran.
It’s like a book group … but with films…
It’s a Film + Discussion + Coffee evening and everyone is welcome to attend. No membership required.
An audience or staff member will give a short introduction, and afterwards you are warmly invited to stay on for an informal post-film discussion over a cuppa. However, there is no obligation to join the discussion; you can leave when the film ends if you would rather.
The intro is at 7pm unless otherwise stated.
