I think the life of Semmelweis has much greater potential that this movie displayed. It only focuses on the most recognized discovery of his. Too bad that it was not recognized in his lifetime, while the movie actually displayes it so.
Technicals were basic, sounds were raw and unpleasant in the first half. Costumes were ok. The fact that the movie had medical nonsense in it is disappointing as well. Just to mention two of them: Semmelweis asks the nurse to check for dilation when the lady is clearly in active labor. They mixed sedative in the wine. Problem is that sedatives were not invented yet. And they know that, because they mention ether several times in the movie.
Katica and Miklós did a great job in the movie. Actually Katica's acting was very good, and Miklós did well despite I know him from theater. One small thing which was unfortunate in my opinion is giving the script about traitor and fighting a war in Miklós's play. It resembles his character of Nemecsek and awakens the memory in the viewer as well.
I'm disappointed that they missed this opportunity, but found the movie otherwise alright, and I'm thankful for the actors for getting the best out of this script.
Technicals were basic, sounds were raw and unpleasant in the first half. Costumes were ok. The fact that the movie had medical nonsense in it is disappointing as well. Just to mention two of them: Semmelweis asks the nurse to check for dilation when the lady is clearly in active labor. They mixed sedative in the wine. Problem is that sedatives were not invented yet. And they know that, because they mention ether several times in the movie.
Katica and Miklós did a great job in the movie. Actually Katica's acting was very good, and Miklós did well despite I know him from theater. One small thing which was unfortunate in my opinion is giving the script about traitor and fighting a war in Miklós's play. It resembles his character of Nemecsek and awakens the memory in the viewer as well.
I'm disappointed that they missed this opportunity, but found the movie otherwise alright, and I'm thankful for the actors for getting the best out of this script.