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Torn from the Flag was made primarily for international theatrical release and television distribution, and participated in the 2009 Oscar competition in the ”Best Documentary” category. With original footage by Vilmos Zsigmond, Torn from the Flag was the last film of legendary cinematographer László Kovács, 2007 AFI Milestone Honoree. A wide-ranging social movement has developed around this film that took filmmaker Klaudia Kovacs 9 years to make. Nearly 2000 individuals and families as well as the majority of Hungarian communities, foundations and churches, including AHF, in North America supported the production. The English-language, NTSC, private/personal-use DVD is suitable for the U.S., Canada and other NTSC countries. Even though Australia and New Zealand are non-NTSC countries, if you have an NTSC DVD player it will accommodate this version. As we continue our '56 AROUND THE WORLD campaign, for group / educational screenings the public-use DVD continues to be available for rental in the USA, Canada and now in Australia and New Zealand. (Kindly note that private/personal-use DVDs may not be used for group/public screenings.) [Buy or Rent] this historic film, movie posters, post cards, and invite the producer to your event!
Delving into these topics, our feature-length, English-language feature dedicated to the universal values of freedom, democracy and human rights is being produced to honor the 50th anniversary of the Hungarian uprising. Focusing on international attention, it will be part of the worldwide celebration in 2006. “Torn from the Flag” is the product of the worldwide Hungarian community and we have secured significant international patronage as well. Along with fourteen multicultural foundations, many influential institutions, corporate sponsors and individuals pledged their support: the United Nations, the President of Hungary Ferenc Madl, the 56 Hungarian World Federation, the Szechenyi Hungarian National Library, the Hungarian National Film Archive, the Hungarian Cultural Center of New York, Hungarian Ambassadors and Consul Generals in the United States and Canada, six-time Oscar-nominee Tony Curtis, Oscar-winning cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond, the William Penn Association, the Cleveland Development Panel, the President of the Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute William J. vanden Heauvel, and the American Hungarian Federation. With our targeted PR campaign, many communities from around the world are now involved. The media coverage has been fantastic. Television and radio interviews in multiple languages and over a dozen newspaper and magazine articles have been aired and published across the globe. “Torn from the Flag” is truly becoming an international phenomenon. Please support this high-quality project by making your donation check payable to the International Documentary Association and mailing it to: American Hungarian Federation You can also contribute online at:
Your financial contribution commemorating a nation’s struggle for freedom would be heartily appreciated. Please note that your gift is tax-deductible and your name will be on the film’s rolling credits seen on all continents. Thank you for your time and attention to this matter and we are looking forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Klaudia Kovacs | Torn from the Flag Film Screening!
AHF is proud to be the first Hungarian American organization to support this documentary film about the significant international consequences and participants of the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. Klaudia Kovacs’ multi-award-winning sociopolitical historical documentary was the last film of legendary cinematographer László Kovács. "Recognition for cinematographers in general is long overdue. When it comes to Laszlo Kovacs and Vilmos Zsigmond, it's clear that the American New Wave of the late 1960s and early '70s wouldn't have flowered as it did without them." — Leonard Maltin "Easily the best documentary film on the 1956 Hungarian revolution." — István Deák, Seth Low Professor Emeritus of History, Columbia University
Hungarian Embassy Announces Program of Events in Honor of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution and Freedom Fight Go the Embassy's website for a list of events
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Torn from the Flag was made primarily for international theatrical release and television distribution, and participated in the 2009 Oscar competition in the ”Best Documentary” category. The film’s world premiere was in Hollywood, in the American Film Institute’s film festival, AFI Fest. It was screened in the festival’s "Milestones" section—described as "celebrating the best of the best"—along with films by Ingmar Bergman and Michelangelo Antonioni. Tickets for the premiere sold out in 45 minutes, and the film received a standing ovation. To date, the film has been invited to participate in 17 festivals, and is the recipient of 8 awards/recognitions. A wide-ranging social movement has developed around this film that took filmmaker Klaudia Kovacs 9 years to make. Nearly 2000 individuals and families as well as the majority of Hungarian communities, foundations and churches in North America supported the production. In addition to other interviewees, the following political notables appear in person or in archive footage:
The Critics are Raving! "A documentary thriller. Superb." — Chuck Wilson, LA Weekly "A definitive account. The most comprehensive chronicle of the Hungarian uprising yet caught on film. The film never bogs down. A lively piece of history, put together with a good deal of technical skill as well as unmistakable passion." — Stephen Farber, The Hollywood Reporter "This was the most powerful and important film experience of my life. Klaudia Kovacs' work in tracking down all those marvelous witnesses and selecting the most illuminating and combustible quotes was unprecedented in documentary film-making." — Barry Farber, Talk Radio Network "Easily the best documentary film on the 1956 Hungarian revolution." — István Deák, Seth Low Professor Emeritus of History, Columbia University "A quality production satisfying the highest expectations and demands. It chains you to your seat and helps us understand what freedom truly means." — Leslie Eloed, American Hungarian Journal "Recognition for cinematographers in general is long overdue. When it comes to Laszlo Kovacs and Vilmos Zsigmond, it's clear that the American New Wave of the late 1960s and early '70s wouldn't have flowered as it did without them." — Leonard Maltin
The maimed Hungarian flag became an instant and poignant symbol of the tragic Hungarian revolution the moment the communist emblem was ripped from the middle by the young freedom fighters. The limited-edition hand-pulled etching is currently available for acquisition for $300.00 unframed and $450.00 framed. 50% of the proceeds will be donated to assist in the funding of the documentary “Torn from the Flag.” For further information please email Klaudia Kovacs at klaudiakovacs@msn.com Join AHF online!
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7/10/2005
- "Torn from the Flag"
documentary completes US Shoot and continues to make progress! Despite
no fundraising events this quarter, the project continued receiving
donations. Though over $300,000 has been raised, there is still $200,000
to go! Seen here after her interview with Henry Kissinger in New York
(photo by 
10/10/2004
- “Torn from the Flag”
November 2, 7pm
The film encompasses the tense Cold War era (1945–1991) and presents the rivalry of the superpowers during that time. It shows the 1956 Hungarian Revolution as the first catalyst for the future decline of the communist system, and as a remarkable turning point for the advancement of democracy. The film’s Hungarian title is A lyukas zászló.