Post by petrolino on Aug 30, 2017 22:02:31 GMT
The filmmaker Karoly Makk has passed away at the age of 91. Makk was born in Berettyoujfalu, Hungary on December 22nd, 1925. His parents owned a cinema so he was raised under the umbrella of film. As a filmmaker, Makk encountered many obstacles and was forced to deal with suppression at the hands of strict political censors. Despite these difficulties, he persisted, creating some of the great works of European cinema. He also directed several international co-productions including 'Lily In Love' (1984) starring Christopher Plummer, Maggie Smith and Elke Sommer, and 'The Gambler' (1997) which features double Oscar-winner Luise Rainer's final big screen performance.
Thanks for the movies.
Karoly Makk Rest in Peace
Margit Dajka & Marianne Krencsey in 'Liliomfi' (1954)
I've been fortunate to see some of Makk's films from different points in his career; 'Love' (1971), 'Another Way' (1982) and 'A Long Weekend In Pest And Buda' (2003) are intimate, intrusive and incisive - the work of a master filmmaker. I sincerely hope I'm able to see more.
Thanks for the movies.
Karoly Makk Rest in Peace