The Stanford Hungarian Film Series 2009-2010
Gems of Hungarian Cinema
Introduction and commentary by Éva Soós Szőke, Lecturer in Hungarian, Special Language Program and
Márton Dornbach, Assistant Professor of German Studies
(1971. Directed by Zoltán Huszárik. 91 minutes)
Inspired by the works of early 20th century Hungarian writer, Gyula Krúdy, Sindbad offers a poetic travel through time and memories, seeking answers to the eternal philosophical question of what the purpose, desires and limits of our own humanity are. Sándor Sára's marvelous tableaus, newcomer Zoltán Huszárik flawless directing and Zoltán Latinovits' impeccable acting brought immediate national recognition to the director in the early 70s.