Cast
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Judit Hernádi
as Szendrőy Hanna (voice)
Maja Komorowska
as Szendrőy Hanna
Sándor Gáspár
as Jeromos (voice)
Franciszek Pieczka
as Jeromos
Gyula Bodrogi
as Ernõ
Csákányi Eszter
as Gizike - Ernõ felesége
Judit Pogány
as Csibike - ügyvédnő
Géza D. Hegedűs
as Béla
Rajhona Ádám
as Józsi bácsi
Sándor Zsótér
as István - Hanna fia
Eszter Ónodi
as Laura - István felesége
Márta Martin
as Joli
Károly Mécs
as Gyuszi
Éva Bakos
as Ilike
Erika Balogh
as Igazgatónő
Crew
Director
- Judit Elek
Writer
- Eli Laszlo Berger
- Judit Elek
Producer
- Judit Elek
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, The Eighth Day of the Week examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of contemporary challenges that mirror our own experiences. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Judit Elek 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 2006, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of The Eighth Day of the Week took approximately 27 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 100 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 142 minutes long.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 4 weeks before filming began.
- Several scenes were filmed in multiple locations to capture the perfect setting.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 4 months to complete.
Historical Context
- In 2006, when this film is released:
- Environmental concerns were becoming more mainstream.
- Digital technology was disrupting traditional media and entertainment.
- Digital filmmaking technologies were transforming production processes and creating new opportunities.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: December 3, 2006
- Runtime: 1h 40m