Burdened by the Past

Burdened by the Past explores the life of director Judit Ember, who, despite being censored, used her films to reveal hidden truths about human suffering and resilience.

2017 | Hungary
Director: Asia Dér
Cinematographers: Zágon Nagy, András Táborosi
Editor: Sára Haragonics
Sound: Viktor Lente
Producer: Veronika Gaszner

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