Those Who Remained, Hungary’s official entry for this year’s Academy Award for Best International Film, is a haunting and tender tale set in Budapest after the end of World War II. Dr. Aládar “Aldó” Kőrner, returns to his hospital practice where he meets a vulnerable 16-year-old girl, Klára, who is in denial about her parents’ fate. Aldó finds himself becoming a surrogate father to Klára and together they discover a way to move forward. Those Who Remained is a beautiful, exquisitely performed film that shows how human connection and love can help to repair the heartbreak of devastating loss. (Adult content: nudity)
Official Selection–Telluride, Miami Jewish, Atlanta Jewish, and New York Jewish Film Festival
Winner–Four Hungarian Academy Awards, including Best Film
“In her first leading film role, Abigél Szőke (Klára) is a revelation.” –Alissa Simon, Variety
Available for viewing November 12-22 in PA, WV, and OH only.
Watch the trailer:
- Year2019
- Runtime88 minutes
- LanguageHungarian
- CountryHungary
- PremierePittsburgh
- DirectorBarnabás Tóth
Those Who Remained, Hungary’s official entry for this year’s Academy Award for Best International Film, is a haunting and tender tale set in Budapest after the end of World War II. Dr. Aládar “Aldó” Kőrner, returns to his hospital practice where he meets a vulnerable 16-year-old girl, Klára, who is in denial about her parents’ fate. Aldó finds himself becoming a surrogate father to Klára and together they discover a way to move forward. Those Who Remained is a beautiful, exquisitely performed film that shows how human connection and love can help to repair the heartbreak of devastating loss. (Adult content: nudity)
Official Selection–Telluride, Miami Jewish, Atlanta Jewish, and New York Jewish Film Festival
Winner–Four Hungarian Academy Awards, including Best Film
“In her first leading film role, Abigél Szőke (Klára) is a revelation.” –Alissa Simon, Variety
Available for viewing November 12-22 in PA, WV, and OH only.
Watch the trailer:
- Year2019
- Runtime88 minutes
- LanguageHungarian
- CountryHungary
- PremierePittsburgh
- DirectorBarnabás Tóth