Cat's Play

– Karoly Makk's heartbreaking story of two unmarried sisters who cast wistful glances back at their li..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.80 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 55 Minutes
Release Year:
1974
Original Name:
Macskajáték
Cat's Play (1974) - Also known as Macskajáték

Karoly Makk's heartbreaking story of two unmarried sisters who cast wistful glances back at their lives, but still believe in hope and love, earned an Academy Award Nomination for Best Foreign Language Film in 1974. In this follow-up to the director's internationally acclaimed Love, Makk once again exhibits his extraordinary skills at drawing emotionally compelling performances from his talented female leads. Makk's film opposes the bleakness of the outside world with passion, love, and loyalty.

Producing Country:
Genre:
Release Date:

14 Jul 1975

Language:

Hungarian

Director:

Károly Makk

Writer:

Károly Makk, János Tóth, István Örkény (novel)

Main Actors:

Margit Dajka, Ildikó Piros, Elma Bulla, Éva Dombrádi

Plot:

The story of two elderly sisters who exchange letters, and through brief flashbacks we see glimpses of their younger years.

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 1 nomination.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.7/10