The Porcelain Doll

Rich with provocative visuals and haunting themes of life and death, this anthology film from Hungary is adapted from Ervin Lazar's short story collection "Star Farm" and presents three tales of rural life in Hungary, taking place during the 1930s through the 1950s. First, a teenager sets himself against a troop of soldiers in athletic competition. Next, a state official's attempt to resurrect the dead has surprising consequences. Finally, authorities aiming to oust a couple from their home don't suspect the elderly pair's ingenuity. Lajos Bertók, Sándor Csányi, and Judit Németh star. 75 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: Hungarian; Subtitles: English; interview; theatrical trailer. In Hungarian with English subtitles.