Natural Light (2021)
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- Synopsis:
- World War II, occupied Soviet Union. István Semetka (Ferenc Szabó) is a simple Hungarian farmer who serves as a Caporal in a special unit scouting for partisan groups. On their way to a remote village, his company falls under enemy fire. As the commander is killed, Semetka has to overcome his fears and take command of the unit as he is dragged into a chaos that he cannot control.
- Actors:
- Ferenc Szabó, László Bajkó, Tamás Garbacz, Gyula Franczia, Stuhl Erno, Szilágyi Gyula, Mareks Lapeskis, Kozó Krisztián, Nánási Csaba, Fodor Zsolt, Mondovics Mihály, Barta József, Illés Pál, Szeverényi János, Besenyei Ferenc, Anna Lancenka, Liene Kislicka, Aivars Kuzmins, Liga Keidane, Anastasija Jegorova
- Directors:
- Dénes Nagy
- Producers:
- Melanie Blocksdorf, Inese Boka, Marcell Gerö, Sára László, Caroline Piras
- Writers:
- Dénes Nagy, Pál Závada
- Aka:
- Természetes fény
- Genres:
- Action & Adventure, Drama
- Countries:
- Hungary
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Reviews (1) of Natural Light
Emotional - Natural Light review by AER
Unlike the stoic, inscrutable Semetka, the corporal who ends up in charge of a unit of soldiers in a potentially hostile Hungarian village during ww2, this is an emotional journey. Through small humane acts, we get a front-row seat to the atrocities of war and how a sense of duty can clash with human decency. It's expertly wrought with clear and lucid cinematography, sound design, and a haunting atmosphere. Every face tells a sad story. The lead actor is amazing and considering he is a non-professional this is miraculous as you can detect so much in his performance from a look or his demeanour. Credit to the director, Denys Nagys who proves that he's one to watch. This reminded me of Come and See, and The Painted Bird; both are films about the inhumanity of conflict... The pace is measured but this doesn't rob you of your interest, there are lots of incidents and a strong emotional payoff.
9 out of 10 - Unforgettable.