By Chlotrudis Independent Film Society
Rating: 5 cats
Director: Attila Szász
Starring: Dorka Gryllus | János Kulka | Laura Döbrösi | Patrícia Kovács
Original language title: Félvilág
Country: hungary
Year: 2016
Running time: 88
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4935200/
Lorraine says: “In January 1914, a horrible murder shook up the city of Budapest. One of the most high-profile courtesans in town, Elza Mágnás, was strangled and her body was thrown into the icy water of the Danube. DEMIMONDE chronicles the last four days of Elza and her complex relationship with her housekeeper, her patron and her lover through the eyes of a young and naïve maid. Based on a true story about love, passion, sex, power and murder.
“Strongly recommend this film. Devastatingly beautiful story. Beautifully shot. Perfect pace. Very strong performances. Lavish and beautiful production design. Sharp contrast between wealthy and impoverished. A story about women in desperate circumstances. 5 cats
“Screened at the Nashville Film Festival.”