The Cinematheque

“Beautiful … [Romzsa Tódor] avoids the excessive sentimentality and stereotypes that are often imposed on religious themes. It does not show a childish, naïve image of God, but an adult faith that even dares to doubt.”

Ádám Bornemissza, Kortárs

Set against the turbulent historical backdrop of World War II and its aftermath, Romzsa Tódor is a powerful biographical drama presenting the life and martyrdom of a young Transcarpathian Greek Catholic bishop who dared to speak truth to power. Exploring the decisive moments of the bishop’s life—from his humble vocation to the priesthood to his tragic martyrdom—it also shows how he became a symbol of hope in seemingly hopeless times. Despite Soviet pressure after World War II, Romzsa did not renounce his faith and did not give up his oath of allegiance to the Pope. This resistance would soon draw the ire of Stalin, who sent KGB agents to ​“deal” with him in 1947. This powerful, true story is an inspiring tale of perseverance in the face of persecution.

In Hungarian with English subtitles