White Palms (2006)
Having suffered as a boy under a brutal Communist-era coach, champion Hungarian gymnast Miklos moves to Canada years later in search of a new start - only to find himself unwittingly perpetuating the very same cycle of abuse among his own pupils.
Director: Szabolcs Hajdu
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: January 15, 2006
Cast
- Zoltán Miklós Hajdu - Miklós Dongó
- Kyle Shewfelt - Kyle Manjak
- Gheorghe Dinică - Ferenc 'Puma' Szabó
- Andor Lukáts - Dad
- Oana Pellea - Mom
- Olivér Bajnóczi - Old Miki
Screenplay
- Szabolcs Hajdu (Screenplay)
Cinematography: András Nagy
Editing: Péter Politzer
Production: Katapult Film, Filmpartners
Country: Hungary
Language: English, Magyar, Pусский
Original Language: hu
Themes
Teacher-Student Relationship
Keywords
canada, gymnastics, hungary, rivalry, teacher, communism, gymnast, olympic athlete
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is White Palms about?
- Having suffered as a boy under a brutal Communist-era coach, champion Hungarian gymnast Miklos moves to Canada years later in search of a new start - only to find himself unwittingly perpetuating the very same cycle of abuse among his own pupils.
- Who directed White Palms?
- White Palms was directed by Szabolcs Hajdu.
- Who stars in White Palms?
- White Palms stars Zoltán Miklós Hajdu, Kyle Shewfelt, Gheorghe Dinică, Andor Lukáts, Oana Pellea, Olivér Bajnóczi.
- How long is White Palms?
- White Palms has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is White Palms?
- White Palms is a Drama film.
- Where was White Palms produced?
- White Palms was produced in Hungary.
- What are the themes of White Palms?
- The themes of White Palms include: Teacher-Student Relationship.