ABANDONED

Directed by Árpád Sopsits

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.


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

Deleted Scene
Widescreen 1.85:1
Scene Selections
Coming Attractions
Dolby 5.1/2.0 Surround Sound
North American trailer
Original trailer from Singapore
Optional subtitles

WINNER - Fipresci award
Singapore Film Festival