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THE LOVER OF THE SOIL
THE LOVER OF THE SOIL
Feature, historical drama
Hungary
Runtime, min
101
Vilmos Zsolnay (1828-1900), a world famous ceramicist, the founder of modern Hungarian ceramics, and the inventor of the world renowned eosin glazed pottery and ceramics made based on a secret recipe. Love, tragedy and pleasure accompany him on this path. We can witness the passionate relationship between fathers and sons, famous alchemists and miraculous healers appear - and the young shop assistant sets off on the road to eternal life... all in the second half of the 19th century in Hungary. Vilmos Zsolnay achieves the goal of his life and keeps the secret entrusted to him – but will there be someone to pass it onto? And at what price?
Selections and Awards:
Goa International Film Festival Goa World premiere Best Foreign Feature Film India
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