Father

Istvan Szabo

Really fine film from the early 60's. Set in the late 40's we follow a young boy whose father died during the war. For whatever reasons he fabricates a heroic image of da's exploits as a freedom fighter. His peers know he is lying but overlook it. He maintains these fictions even into adulthood.

The imaginary sequences were outstanding...lovely to look at and done with just the right tongue-in-cheek tone. Solid work which presages his brilliant films in the 80's.

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