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Movie poster: The Door (2012)
🎬 Movie
2012 · 97 min Drama
6.1 / 10 · TMDB

Emerenc, an elderly and private woman, is hired to be the housekeeper of a struggling writer, Magda. An event in the writer's life prompts Emerenc to disclose details of her traumatizing past, which will bond the two women forever. Based on the novel by Magda Szabó.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title Az ajtó
Year 2012
Country Germany, Hungary, United Kingdom
Genre Drama
Director István Szabó
Runtime 97 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.1/10 (37 votes)

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The film constructs a profound character study of two formidable women, relying on subtle performances and restrained dialogue to explore themes of guilt, memory, and unspoken bonds. It builds its emotional power through quiet moments and the weight of what remains unsaid.

What lingers after the final frame is the haunting echo of a shared, transformative secret. A masterclass in understated storytelling that rewards patient attention. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: István Szabó

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