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The Toth Family

1969 · 95 min Drama War Comedy
6.9 / 10 · TMDB

The Toth family resides in Northern Hungary. The couple has a daughter and a son, the latter a member of the armed forces. When his weary major is ordered to take a vacation, the son talks him into a visit to his family home. Comedy ensues when the Toths go overboard trying to make things pleasant for the visiting major in hopes of an easier life for their son the soldier.

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Original Title Isten hozta, őrnagy úr!
Year 1969
Country Hungary
Genre Drama, War, Comedy
Director Zoltán Fábri
Runtime 95 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.9/10 (15 votes)

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Zoltán Fábri constructs a sharp satire on bureaucracy and social subservience, relying on the contrast between a naive rural family and a weary army officer. He explores the mechanisms of hope and fear that drive people to curry favor with the system, building comedy from awkward pauses and exaggerated hospitality.

Those who tire of blunt humor will find a clever, layered film. What lingers after the final scene is a poignant reflection on how small hopes distort human connections. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Zoltán Fábri

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Best enjoyed attentively, to appreciate the subtle comedic timing and nuanced performances.

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