The Disciples

The Disciples (1985)

June 6th, 19851h 40min

Drama
58%

Overview

The heroes of this story, based on real events at the end of the 1930s and during World War II, face and dismiss the illusions of intellectuals about their ability to transform society. Professor Magyary and his disciples hoped to promote the modernisation of Hungarian society through a radical reform of public administration.


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