A Dunai Exodus / A semmi országa / Forgács Péter Filmje DVD

Product Details:

• Format: DVD-R
• Language: Hungarian (Dolby Digital 2.0)
• Subtitle Languages: Hungarian
• Region: Region 2 (PAL)
• Aspect Ratio: 4:3
• Runtime: 60 minutes
• Release Year: 2006
• Studio: Oktatási Minisztérium

Product Features:

• Historical documentary DVD for Hungarian universities and high schools
• Includes "A Dunai Exodus" and "A Semmi Országa" films by Forgács Péter
• Features footage shot by Captain Andrásovits Nándor aboard the ship "Erzsébet Királyné" during the illegal immigration of Slovak Jews to Palestine in 1939
• Music by Szemző Tibor adds emotional depth to the narratives

Overview:

"A Dunai Exodus," directed by Forgács Péter, chronicles the summer of 1939 when two Danube pleasure boats were hired by the Nazis and fascist Tiso regime to transport Slovak Jews illegally to Palestine. Captain Andrásovits Nándor, an amateur filmmaker, captured their journey on 8mm film, offering a rare glimpse into their daily lives amidst political pressures.

Interesting Facts:

• The film includes unique footage of the journey of Slovak, Austrian, and Hungarian Jews escaping persecution.
• "A Dunai Exodus" highlights the role of the ship "Erzsébet Királyné" and its crew during this turbulent period in history.

Key Credits:

• Directed by Forgács Péter
• Music by Szemző Tibor