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Fateless (2005)
Sorstalanság (original title)

140 min  -  Drama | War  -   10 February 2005 (Hungary)
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14-year-old György's life is torn apart in World War II Hungary as he is sent to a concentration camp where he is forced to become a man, and learns to find happiness in the midst of hatred, and what it really means to be Jewish.

Director:

Lajos Koltai

Writers:

Imre Kertész (novel), Imre Kertész (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Marcell Nagy Marcell Nagy ...
György Köves
Béla Dóra Béla Dóra ...
Smoker
Bálint Péntek Bálint Péntek ...
Pretty boy
Áron Dimény Áron Dimény ...
Bandi Citrom
Péter Fancsikai Péter Fancsikai ...
Older Kollmann boy
Zsolt Dér Zsolt Dér ...
Rozi
András M. Kecskés András M. Kecskés ...
Finn
Dani Szabó Dani Szabó ...
Moskovich
Tibor Mertz Tibor Mertz ...
Fodor
Péter Vida Péter Vida ...
Lénárt
Endre Harkányi Endre Harkányi ...
Old Kollmann
Márton Brezina Márton Brezina ...
Younger Kollmann boy
Zoltán Bukovszki Zoltán Bukovszki ...
Zoli
Gábor Nyiri Gábor Nyiri ...
Hedge
Jenö Nagy Jenö Nagy ...
Jenö
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Storyline

An Hungarian youth comes of age at Buchenwald during World War II. György Köves is 14, the son of a merchant who's sent to a forced labor camp. After his father's departure, György gets a job at a brickyard; his bus is stopped and its Jewish occupants sent to camps. There, György find camaraderie, suffering, cruelty, illness, and death. He hears advice on preserving one's dignity and self-esteem. He discovers hatred. If he does survive and returns to Budapest, what will he find? What is natural; what is it to be a Jew? Sepia, black and white, and color alternate to shade the mood. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Jewish | Hatred | Buchenwald | Hungary | Death  | See more »

Taglines:

You can close your eyes. You can turn away. But you will never forget.

Genres:

Drama | War

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some disturbing Holocaust images including nudity, and brief strong language See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

Hungary | Germany | UK | Israel

Language:

Hungarian | German | English | Yiddish | Hebrew | Polish

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Sem Destino See more »

Filming Locations:

Budapest, Hungary See more »

Box Office

Budget:

HUF 2,500,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$12,680 (USA) (8 January 2006)

Gross:

$195,888 (USA) (30 April 2006)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

USA:  | Canada: (Vancouver International Film Festival)  | Canada: (Toronto International Film Festival)  | Argentina:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

Marcell Nagy grew 10 centimeters (4 inches) during filming. See more »

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Soundtracks

"Holdvilágos éjszakán (On a Moonlit Night)"
Music by Mihály Eisemann
Lyrics by István Zágon
Sung by the four boys when the group is in transit See more »