This film shows a powerful story of Jews in the part of Hungary my ancestors are from--the subcarpathian Tisza River area. The scenery is beautiful and the story told is true. It defeats stereotypes of what life was like for European Jews and shows a variety of reactions to the difficulties they faced with compelling characters whose acting is so good you forget you are watching a film. Another comment shows annoyance with ritual; I found the portrayal of traditional Jewish rituals as part of the characters' everyday lives extremely meaningful in the dramatic development of the story--and authentic. This film does not seem to be available any longer for purchase--a shame.
Review of Memoirs of a River
