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Private Nightmare
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Private Nightmare

1980-03-10 · 7 min · Not rated

Animation

A man sleeping is haunted by surreal and everyday images: a grotesque dream-scape of the socialist countryside.

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Directors
István Orosz
Production companies
Mafilm
Countries
Hungary
Status
Released

Top Cast

Mari KissMari KissNarrator (voice)
György KézdyGyörgy KézdyMan Sleeping
Kőszegi ÁbelNarrátor (voice)

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