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ABANDONED
Nine-year-old Aron finds himself
abandoned at a bleak orphanage by his recently divorced and despondent
father. The ultra-strict nature of the institution comes as a
complete shock to the boy, and he must frequently endure beatings
both from the staff and the other boys. He finds solace in a special
relationship with his young classmate Attila. And that sexual
awakening gives him the courage to lead his peers in revolt.
Special Note
ABANDONED is part of a prestigious collection of coming-of-age
films specially selected from around the world for their
appeal to gay audiences.
Festivals/Awards
• Grand Prize ~ Montreal International Film Festival
• Alfred Bauer Award ~ 2000 Berlin International Film Festival
• Best Foreign Language Film ~ Official Academy Awards entry
from Hungary
• Official Selections: Chicago, Toronto, Vancouver, Sydney
International Film Festivals
Running time: 98 min.
Hungarian with English subtitles
“A
skillful, affecting and darkly compelling story!”
Peter Canavese, GROUCHOREVIEWS.COM
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