Children of Glory

Children of Glory

2006 · 123 min · HU · 6.8 (40 votes)
Dir. Krisztina Goda · Starring Kata Dobó, Iván Fenyő, Sándor Csányi, Károly Gesztesi, Ildikó Bánsági, Tamás Jordán
DramaHistory

During the ill-fated Hungarian revolution of 1956, Karcsi Szabo, star player on the water polo team, is torn between his love for a revolutionary student and his training for the Melbourne Olympics.

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This film captures the defiant spirit of a nation under siege, set against the backdrop of an intense athletic competition. It's a powerful, emotionally charged drama that highlights courage and resilience in the face of oppression.

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