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Hungarian master Istvan Szot's lost classic, "Men of the Mountain," now

97.125.120.193

available on DVD! (and at Netflix)
A husband, wife, and newborn child all cling to traditional forester life on the steep side of a Transylvanian mountain until a timber company ousts them, setting into motion a series of tragic events.
Though made in '42, this film's style is very akin to that of the silent era and, even were it not truly powerful in itself, it would remain known as the most important catalyst of Italian neo-realism.
Bresson, early Bergman, Dreyer, Powell, and Flaherty--- all of these masters' films are brothers to Szot's work.
Yes, the film unabashedly is sympathetic but it never descends into melodrama. It also, like the films of Chaplin, speaks to remorseless capitalism but does not preach.
Amazingly, this assured, seemingly mature work is the first helmed by Szots. I will seek out all available.

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RE: Hungarian master Istvan Szot's lost classic, "Men of the Mountain," now - patrickU 10:41:05 11/13/09 (3)
Oh Tin!
You make me work..Is that that one?
- http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0844499/ (Open in New Window)
- Yup, IMDB lists it as "People on the Alps." It is one of the most spiritual films - tinear 15:10:01 11/13/09 (2)
  you'll ever see, showing impassioned observance of both Christian and pagan ritual and faith. I don't think this is the type of film one can keep from seeing in the mind's eye for the rest of life.
  - RE: Yup, IMDB lists it as "People on the Alps." It is one of the most spiritual films - patrickU 01:56:28 11/14/09 (1)
    ...I bought it.
    - The husband, the wife--- unforgettable, iconic performances. And that baby....... nt - tinear 08:52:22 11/14/09 (0)
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Thanks for that.....small correction, it's.... - afilado 10:07:36 11/13/09 (2)
Men On The Mountain.
- Did you see it, did you like it? nt - tinear 15:12:05 11/13/09 (1)
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  - Saw it ..... - afilado 16:35:20 11/14/09 (0)
    ..long ago on a double bill with Brother Of Sleep, another I recommend. It was in queue and now moved to top of list.
    It connects on a visceral level.
    
    Edits: 11/14/09

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