Gyula Hernádi
Encyclopedia
Gyula Hernádi was an Hungarian writer
and screenwriter
. He wrote for 36 films between 1965
and 2005
, mostly for director Miklós Jancsó
. He also wrote many novels, mostly surrealistic science fiction
or horror
stories with unique twists.
Writer
A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
and screenwriter
Screenwriter
Screenwriters or scriptwriters or scenario writers are people who write/create the short or feature-length screenplays from which mass media such as films, television programs, Comics or video games are based.-Profession:...
. He wrote for 36 films between 1965
1965 in film
The year 1965 in film involved some significant events, with The Sound of Music topping the U.S. box office.-Top grossing films : After theatrical re-issue- Awards :Academy Awards:...
and 2005
2005 in film
- Highest-grossing films :Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top-grossing films that were first released in the United States in 2005...
, mostly for director Miklós Jancsó
Miklós Jancsó
Miklós Jancsó is a Hungarian film director and screenwriter.Jancsó achieved international prominence from the mid-1960s onwards, with works including The Round Up , The Red and the White and Red Psalm .Jancsó's films are characterized by visual stylization,...
. He also wrote many novels, mostly surrealistic science fiction
Science fiction
Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginary but more or less plausible content such as future settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, aliens, and paranormal abilities...
or horror
Horror fiction
Horror fiction also Horror fantasy is a philosophy of literature, which is intended to, or has the capacity to frighten its readers, inducing feelings of horror and terror. It creates an eerie atmosphere. Horror can be either supernatural or non-supernatural...
stories with unique twists.
Selected filmography
- The Round-UpThe Round-Up (1965 film)The Round-Up is a 1965 Hungarian film directed by Miklós Jancsó. It was well-received in its home country, and was its director's first film to receive international acclaim.-Plot:...
(1965) - The ConfrontationThe Confrontation (film)The Confrontation is a 1969 Hungarian drama film directed by Miklós Jancsó. It was listed to compete at the 1968 Cannes Film Festival, but the festival was cancelled due to the events of May 1968 in France.-Cast:* Andrea Drahota as Jutka Lantos...
(1969) - Red PsalmRed PsalmRed Psalm is a 1972 film by Miklós Jancsó. The film's Hungarian title translated as And the People Still Ask, a quote from a poem by the Hungarian nationalist poet Sándor Petőfi.-Plot:Red Psalm centers around a small peasants' revolt in 1890...
(1971) - Electra, My LoveElectra, My LoveElectra, My Love is a 1974 Hungarian drama film directed by Miklós Jancsó. It was entered into the 1975 Cannes Film Festival. It is known for its extremely long takes, often as long as the camera would allow without stopping because of the film stock finishing.-Cast:* Mari Törőcsik as Elektra*...
(1974)