Hungarian Studies Newsletter, 1976 (4. évfolyam, 9-12. szám)
1976 / 11. szám
Educational Motion Pictures and Filmstrips Related to Hungary and Hungarian Subjects Discusses the effect of geographical and cultural influences on Hungary as well as the effects of earlier movements of history, including the expansion of the Roman Empire, the migration of the Magyar and other tribes, the spread of Christianity, the growth of feudalism in the Middle Ages, the impact of the World Wars, and the industrial revolution. "'Refuge England. British Film Institute, London, 1959. Released in the U.S. by Films Incorporated, 1971. Directed by Robert Vas; photographed by Walter Lassally. 26 min., b & w, 16mm. Summary: Describes a lonely Hungarian refugee’s first day in London as he sets out to make a place for himself in a new and seemingly alien environment. "'Revolt in Hungary. Columbia Broadcasting System, 1958. Available from Associations Films. 28 min., b & w, 16mm and 35mm. (The Twentieth Century.) Summary: Uses newsreel clips and documentary footage to show the revolt in Hungary during the fall of 1956. Revolt of a generation. U.S. Information Agency, 1956. Made by Hearst Metrotone News. 20 min., b & w, 16mm. (Our times, no. 29) Summary: Recounts the story of the Hungarian people from the imposition of Communist Party rule in 1948 through the 1956 revolt and Soviet intervention and repression. Shows demonstrations throughout the world condemning Soviet repression, and the exodus of refugees over the Austrian border. Filmstrips '"Children of rural Hungary. Eye Gate House, 1964. (#F 182 F) 47 frames, color, 35mm. With teacher’s manual. Summary: Illustrates scenes in the everyday life of a child in rural Hungary. Shows the child attending school, creating handicraft ornaments, and participating in recreational activities. Describes the life on cooperative farms and the chief products of the farms. Notes the geographic features and seasonal changes in Hungary. "'Children of urban Hungary. Eye Gate House, 1964. (#F 182 E) 46 frames, color, 35mm. With teacher’s manual. Summary: Illustrates daily and holiday scenes in the life of children of urban Hungary. Shows them engaged in winter sports, handicrafts, and classroom activities. Notes the geographic situation and geographic features of Hungary. '"The Danube, Hungary's seacoast. Society for Visual Education, 1972. 70 frames, color, 35mm. With teacher’s guide. Summary: Shows the location and describes the importance of the Danube River and points out the many aspects of Hungary's economy that revolve around the Danube. '"Hungary. Don Bosco. Released by Universal Education and Visual Arts, 1970. 43 frames, color, 35mm. (Countries of Europe and Africa, Part I.) Summary: Describes the customs, famous paintings, scenery, topography, and industry of Hungary. '"Hungary. Eye Gate House, 1962. (#F 148 E) 42 frames, color, 35mm. With teacher’s manual. Summary: Discusses the chief agricultural products, the major industries, and the industrial products of Hungary, as well as the major industries of Budapest and other cities. Hungary: agriculture today. McGraw-Hill, 1972. Made in collaboration with Vision Associates. 35 frames, color, 35mm. With teacher’s guide. Summary: Explores the agricultural capabilities and achievements of Hungary. "'Hungary: city life. Biofilms. Released by Universal Education and Visual Arts, 1970. (# 17613) 1 roll, color, 35mm. With captions. Summary: Explores the influence of the Soviet Union in Hungary. Emphasizes city life in Hungary. "'Hungary: geography. Biofilms. Released by Universal Education and Visual Arts, 1970. (#17612) 1 roll, color, 35mm. With captions Summary: Explores the influence of the Soviet Union in Hungary. Emphasizes the geography of Hungary. '"Hungary: historical background. Biofilms. Released by Universal Education and Visual Arts, 1970. (# 17611) 1 roll, color, 35mm. With captions. Summary: Explores the influence of the Soviet Union in Hungary. Emphasizes the historical background of Hungary. Hungary: industry and progress. McGraw-Hill, 1972. Made in collaboration with Vision Associates. 37 frames, color, 35mm. With teacher’s guide. Summary: Explores the industrial organization of Hungary. '"Hungary: my country. Encylopaedia Britannica Educational Corp., 1973. Producer, Milan Herzog in collaboration with Alfred J. Rieber; Narrator, Ilona Nagy. 90 frames, color, 35mm., and phonodisc: 2 s., 12 in., 331/3 rpm., 12 min. (Eastern Europe from within). Also issued with phonotape in cassette. With teacher’s guide. Summary: Examines some of the history, culture, and geography of the country of Hungary. '"Hungary: village life. Biofilms. Released by Universal Education and Visual Arts, 1970. (# 17614) 1 roll, color, 35mm. With captions. Summary: Explores the influence of the Soviet Union in Hungary. Emphasizes village life in Hungary. '"Hungary’s collective farms. Society for Visual Education, 1972. 71 frames, color, 35mm, With teacher’s guide. Summary: Describes the Hungarian collective farms system and its agricultural products. Living in Hungary today. Murray Lincoln Miller. Made by Society for Visual Education, 1961. 51 frames, 35mm. Summary: shows how the life and economy of Hungary stem from its position in the heart of the Danube plain. Contrasts old cultural Budapest with the more recent industrial port that is now Budapest. Compares living conditions, housing, and transportation in Budapest to conditions in rural Hungary and smaller cities. Includes views of educational institutions from grade schools through universities. "'The Miraculous hind: a Hungarian legend. National Film Board of Canada, 1972. Released in the U.S. by Donars Productions, 1973. Writer and illustrator, Elizabeth Cleaver. 52 frames, color, 35mm. With notes. Summary: Recounts the Hungarian legend about the founding of the nation of Hungary by Hunor and Magyar, two sons of a powerful king. NO. 11. 1976. HUNGARIAN STUDIES NEWSLETTER 9
