Cast
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Ernö Szabó
as Béla Nyúl
Noémi Apor
as Lola
Emmi Buttykay
as Mici
Hilda Gobbi
as Vogelmayerné
Manyi Kiss
as Béláné Nyúl
Béla Barsi
as Menyus
Ferenc Bessenyei
as Hannibál
Karola Zala
as
Oszkár Ascher
as Béni Schwarz
Ödön Bárdi
as Danielisz
György Bikády
as
Andor Dárday
as
Antal Farkas
as
Zoltán Greguss
as Muray
György Kálmán
as Újságíró
Crew
Director
- Zoltán Fábri
Writer
- István Gyenes
- Péter Szász
- Zoltán Fábri
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, Professor Hannibal examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of a period setting that reflects societal issues of its time. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Zoltán Fábri brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 1956, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Professor Hannibal took approximately 25 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 89 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 110 minutes long.
- The screenplay went through 8 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
- The costume department created over 253 unique costume pieces for the production.
- The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.
Historical Context
- In 1956, when this film was released:
- Rock and roll music was revolutionizing popular culture.
- Television was becoming a dominant form of home entertainment.
- The film industry was dominated by major studios, with independent cinema still in its early development.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: October 18, 1956
- Runtime: 1h 29m