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Judit (Memoirs of a River) Elek directs this coming of age story told in a magic realism style, Awakening is about a young girl living in
communist Budapest during the 1950s. Thirteen year old Kati lives by herself in a communal apartment after her mother’s untimely death and her father’s exile to a labor camp. She befriends an old scholar, meets boys, hosts a wild party and shares her daily life with her mother’s ghost. Ultimately through an understanding relationship and a sexual awakening, Kati finally comes to terms with her loss. Director Judit Elek will be present at selected screenings for Q&A. (Hungary / 1994 / color / 35mm / 110 minutes / Hungarian w/ English subtitles) Music Hall - 11/1 @ 4:30pm |
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