Torn from the Flag
Torn from the Flag is a 2007 documentary film about the international decline of communism and the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. The film encompasses the tense Cold War era (1945–1991) and presents the rivalry of the superpowers during that time. It shows the 1956 Hungarian Revolution as the first catalyst for the future decline of the communist system, and as a remarkable turning point for the advancement of democracy. The film’s Hungarian title is A lyukas zászló.
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| Directed by | Endre Hules Klaudia Kovacs |
| Produced by | George Adams - Associate Producer Klaudia Kovacs - Producer Laszlo Kovacs - Executive Producer Andrew Senyei - Executive Producer Vilmos Zsigmond - Executive Producer |
| Written by | Endre Hules Klaudia Kovacs - Story |
| Music by | Chris Horvath |
| Cinematography | Zoltan Honti László Kovács |
| Distributed by | Homage to 1956, LLC. |
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Running time | 96 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English, Russian, Italian, Hungarian |
Torn from the Flag was made primarily for international theatrical release and television distribution.
Interviews
In addition to other interviewees, the following political notables appear in person or in archive footage:
Accolades
The film’s world premiere was in Hollywood, in the American Film Institute’s film festival, AFI Fest. It was screened in the festival’s "Milestones" section—described as "celebrating the best of the best"—along with films by Ingmar Bergman and Michelangelo Antonioni. Tickets for the premiere sold out in 45 minutes, and the film received a standing ovation. To date, the film has been invited to participate in 20 festivals, and is the recipient of 8 awards and recognition.