The "sleepless years" in this propaganda piece by director Felix Marlassy occur on Csepel Island, an island south of Budapest that is home to an armaments factory. The factory workers are shown being exploited by imperialists, capitalists gone berserk, and fascists, more or less in that exact chronological sequence. The heavy-handed approach does much to undercut the belief that when socialism finally takes over, the lives of the workers are brought up to a human level. In this instance, audiences might prefer a more nuanced and subtle statement, no matter what the message.
Credits
Sleepless Years Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Mari Törőcsik
She was 23, now 89 years old
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as Kató |
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Éva Ruttkai
She was 31, 58 years old when she died
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as Vilma |
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Géza Tordy
He was 21, now 86 years old
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as Karesz |
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Gábor Agárdi
He was 36, 83 years old when he died
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as Tóth |
Sleepless Years Crew
| Name |
Department |
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György Illés as Director of Photography. He was 44 (91) years old when He died
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Camera |
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Ferencné Szécsényi as Editor. She was 30 (81) years old when She died
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Editing |
