Silent Bells
Originally released in 1916. Silent Bells is a feature film. directed by Márton Garas. At just 52 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Gusztáv Vándory, Erzsi Paulay, and Gyula Szöreghy
Synopsis
After his study tour abroad, Simándy Pál, the Protestant pastor, returns to his homeland, Transylvania. In the church of Magyargarabó which lacked a priest for a long time, the bells are ringing again. The young priest devotedly serves his vocation in the village which becomes more and more Romanian. He falls in love with Florica, the daughter of the Orthodox pope. The girl returns his love. In the novel, the lovers are torn apart, as the pope is the paid spy of the Romanian anti-Hungarian League, but the film has a happy ending: Simándy and Florica unite in happiness. The film was originally produced in 1916 and presented in 1922 completed with some film and stage scenes.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 9, 1916
109 years ago
Runtime
0h 52m
52 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
HU
Original language
Country
Hungary
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HU
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Silent Bells about?
After his study tour abroad, Simándy Pál, the Protestant pastor, returns to his homeland, Transylvania. In the church of Magyargarabó which lacked a priest for a long time, the bells are ringing...
Who directed Silent Bells?
Silent Bells was directed by Márton Garas.
How long is Silent Bells?
Silent Bells has a runtime of 0 hours and 52 minutes (52 minutes total).
When was Silent Bells released?
Silent Bells was released on July 9, 1916 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Silent Bells?
The main cast of Silent Bells includes Gusztáv Vándory, Erzsi Paulay, Gyula Szöreghy, Béla Balogh.