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Lost Times 2009

Original title: Utolsó idők

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IMDb 6.1254TMDB 4.5489 min

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Synopsis

1997. Young car mechanic Iván lives in a godforsaken village in eastern Hungary. He looks after his mentally disabled sister Eszter and earns extra money smuggling diesel oil from Ukraine. The siblings' coexistence is disrupted by a tragic event, Eszter is raped. A police investigation gets under way; in the meantime, Iván starts up a relationship with young Ilus, who has just finished school and is planning on going to the university. Iván plainly wants to leave his old life behind him, but will he be able to fulfill this ambition? - Written by Warsaw Film Festival

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Mood and atmosphere

Immerse yourself in a hauntingly beautiful exploration of familial bonds and small-town struggles set against the backdrop of a desolate Hungarian village. The film evokes a deep sense of loneliness and longing, wrapped in the warm hues of nostalgia for the late 90s. Feel the weight of grief and resilience as the characters navigate their harsh realities, intertwined with fleeting moments of hope and budding romance. The atmosphere is thick with emotional complexity, offering a meditative experience that resonates with themes of identity, sacrifice, and the desire for freedom. Ideal for cozy, introspective evenings, it beckons viewers to reflect on the intricacies of love and loss, all while enveloped in a minimalist yet striking visual style that lingers long after the credits roll.

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