Zsinagógát vegyenek! (Synagogue for Sale)

Film

Title of the film Original title: Zsinagógát vegyenek!
English title: Synagogue for Sale
Hungarian title: Zsinagógát vegyenek!

Production and shooting info Country of the production: Hungary - hu
Year of production: from 2006 to 2007
Year of shooting: 2006
Length of the film: 48 min
Colouring: colour
Recording format: DVCAM
Original language: Hungarian
Language of subtitle: English

Description of the content Privatization, Irish pub, mortgage, auction. Who would guess we’re talking about a synagogue in Kőszeg, a small town in Hungary? The synagogue is in the center of town. Officially under landmark protection, it’s falling apart; the walls are rotting. The Cultural Heritage professionals throw up their hands and hope for the best. Meanwhile, the property owners wait for their investment to pay off. The Jewish community in a neighboring town joins the local government in setting up a foundation. A married couple rolls up their sleeves and attempts to save the building. In presenting the fate of this 150-year old building, the documentary Synagogue for Sale shines a critical light on Hungary’s recent history. “For a private owner, this building won't be worth anything until it collapses.” “We should be clear about this: investing in the synagogue is a bad business decision.” “I love this building. I want to do something about it.” “No normal person would buy a synagogue, because he wouldn't know what to do with it.”

Credits Director: Zsuzsanna Gellér-Varga
Szerkesztő: Bori Kriza
Ilona Gaal
Music composer: Balázs Wizner
Producer: Balázs Wizner
Riporter: Ilona Gaal
Bori Kriza
Cinematographer: Zsuzsanna Gellér-Varga
Editor: László Hargittai

Company / Institution Production: Metafórum Film
Distributor: Metafórum Film

Ethnicity and locality Etnic group: Hungarian
Continent: East Europe
Country: Hungary - hu
Location
(City, village, region, mountains, etc.): Kőszeg

Tipology Type: non-fiction film
Form: documentary film

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