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Wikipedia article




'Memories of a River' is a 1990 Hungarian drama film directed by Judit Elek. It is a historical film set in 1882 and tells the story of the last trial in Hungary of a Jew for ritual murder.

Synopsis



In the 19th century Austro-Hungarian Empire David Hersko, a Jewish shepherd, witnesses the attack of a young girl. His home is burned down and he finds shelter with the family of a Jewish logger. The loggers find the body of a young woman which they bury, going against local laws. They are charged with her murder and it is believed that they killed her as a ritual murder.

Cast



*Sndor Gspr as Hersk Dvid

*Andrs Stohl as Matej

*Pl Hetnyi as Csepkanics

*Zoltn Mucsi as Jkob

*Franciszek Pieczka as Vogel Ansel

*Jnos cs as Vay Gyrgy

*Tams Fodor as Etvs Kroly

*Rbert Koltai as Scharf Jzsef

*Andor Lukts as Schwarz Salamon

*Georgiana Tarjan as Sra

Controversy



For the purposes of the film 14 sheep were spread with flammable substance, and then to the order by Judit Elek were burned alive. 69 scientists from the Jagiellonian University demanded from authorities of forbidding Judit Elek entry to Poland. Scientists wrote among others: "No director knowing her own worth would debase herself for using so primitive and cruel methods".

Awards



The film won the Prize of the Ecumenical Jury at the 1989 Montral World Film Festival.

In 1990 it won the Grand Prix at the Crteil International Women's Film Festival.



References




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