Flowers of Reverie (Szirmok, virágok, koszorúk) 39 years old

The seeming hopelessness of combatting an all-powerful government that will not tolerate political dissension is the focus of this excellent historical drama set in the mid-19th century in Hungary. In the opening scenes, Hungary has just lost its bid for independence from Austria and a Magyar officer, unable to bear the tragedy of defeat and what it means, says an affectionate good-bye to his beloved horse and then shoots the animal and himself. Two years later, Ferenc (Gyorgy Cserhalmi) is trying to eke out a living for his wife and her family -- and at the same time avoid any hint of sympathy for Hungarian independence because the Secret Police are everywhere. Just as life seems to be going well, Ferenc's former commanding officer (Lajos Oze) arrives and begins discussing revolution again -- a futile pursuit at this point in time. The next day, Ferenc is thrown into an insane asylum and everyone else is arrested as well.

Credits

György Cserhalmi as

Grażyna Szapołowska as

Bogusław Linda as

Őze Lajos as

Jiří Adamíra as

Frigyes Hollósi as

Flowers of Reverie Cast

Name	Character
György Cserhalmi He was 36, now 76 years old
Grażyna Szapołowska She was 31, now 71 years old
Bogusław Linda He was 32, now 72 years old
Őze Lajos He was 49, 49 years old when he died
Jiří Adamíra He was 58, 67 years old when he died
Frigyes Hollósi He was 43, 71 years old when he died
Mátyás Usztics He was 35, 68 years old when he died

Flowers of Reverie Crew

Name	Department
Elemér Ragályi as Cinematography. He was 45 (now 85) years old	Crew
György Selmeczi as Music. He was 32 (now 72) years old	Sound

Flowers of Reverie (39 years)

Release day: Thursday, January 10, 1985
Runtime: 102 minutes