When the Stars Were Red - 1991

In 1950, Jozef watched the communists assume control over his native Hungary. He was too young to have an opinion about it, but he was mightily impressed all the same. Now it is 1968, and he is a young man. When the Russian tanks come rolling through his village on their way to suppress the stirrings of freedom in Prague, he does what he can to ensure that he's in good odor with those who will inevitably come out on top. This meandering political drama is apparently an exploration of opportunism, but reviewers gave it low marks for clarity of exposition.

87min
1991
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating4.3/10

About When the Stars Were Red

When the Stars Were Red Overview

In 1950, Jozef watched the communists assume control over his native Hungary. He was too young to have an opinion about it, but he was mightily impressed all the same. Now it is 1968, and he is a young man. When the Russian tanks come rolling through his village on their way to suppress the stirrings of freedom in Prague, he does what he can to ensure that he's in good odor with those who will inevitably come out on top. This meandering political drama is apparently an exploration of opportunism, but reviewers gave it low marks for clarity of exposition.

Runtime: 87min

Extra details

Original Title: Keď hviezdy boli červené
Original Language: Slovak
Directed By: Dušan Trančík
Production Companies
UGC-Hachette PremièreConstellationSlovenská filmová tvorba Koliba (SFT)CNC