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201735 minGdocumentary

Hungarian Lullaby

201735 minGdocumentary

A 35-minute exploration connects women across generations, revealing secrets and memories tied to family history.

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A 35-minute exploration connects women across generations, revealing secrets and memories tied to family history.

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Pía Jensendirector

Pía Jensenwriter

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Women share stories of their families in Hungarian Lullaby. The 35-minute documentary connects personal histories and memories from the past to the present. Through interviews, it reveals secrets held by different generations of women. The film emphasizes how these stories shape their identities. It moves through various locations, reflecting the cultural ties that bind them together. Each woman's narrative contributes to a larger understanding of their heritage.

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