The Ambassador to Bern

The Ambassador to Bern (2014)

A berni követ

The Revolution Takes a Hostage

A fictional account of the 1958 attack against the Hungarian embassy in Bern. Based on a true story about the aftermath of the 1956 Hungarian revolution.

Date of release
2014-02-25
TMDB
6.9 / 10 (16)
Runtime
1h 16m
Genres
Drama, History
Director
Attila Szász

Casting

Interesting facts

The Ambassador to Bern is a 2014 Hungarian television film directed by Attila Szász. The film is a historical drama based on a true story that took place on August 16, 1958, in Bern, Switzerland, when two Hungarian immigrants attacked the Hungarian embassy in an attempt to draw international attention to the Soviet occupation of Hungary.

Production

The film was produced as a part of the Hungarian Television Film Fund's initiative to create high-quality television films that highlight significant historical and cultural moments in Hungarian history. Director Attila Szász, known for his meticulous attention to detail and historical accuracy, worked closely with historians to ensure that the film was as authentic as possible.

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