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Fever at Dawn
Underwritten by PREEVA AND LEONARD TRAMIEL
BRENDA AND HARRY MITTELMAN


Fever at Dawn

 

Synopsis

Based on the true story of writer/director Péter Gárdos' parents, Fever at Dawn chronicles an unlikely love affair between two Hungarian Holocaust survivors recuperating in Sweden. 25-year-old Miklós has been given months to live and wants nothing more than to find love. He sets out to find a wife by writing to 117 Hungarian women who are also recovering in Sweden. One of the recipients is 19-year-old Lili, who begins corresponding with him. Complications arise as Miklós tries to find a way to visit Lili. "Fever at Dawn" combines drama, romance and humor to shed light on the experiences of survivors recovering after the war.
2016 Best Feature, Cinequest

Film Details
Director:
Péter Gárdos
Country:
Hungary
Language:
Hungarian (English subtitles)
Running time:
110 min
Year:
2015
Genre: Drama
Movie Links:
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