Storyline

SELECTION documents a KISZ (Hungarian Young Communist League) chapter at an oil refinery that is interested in hiring a musical act as entertainment for young workers. The documentary shows the group discussing their criteria for the band, as well as their interviews with the individual bands. It is quickly apparent that the group isn’t interested in any sort of musical talent or the potential audiences’ interest. Rather, they are focused on ideological or moral issues that may be perceived as negative, such as groupies or outfits that are seen as too trendy. They settle on the musical group that is potentially the easiest to control, the youngest band. SELECTION works as a larger metaphor for what censorship was like in Socialist Hungary and was banned from being publicly screened until 1982.

Key Information

Director Gyula Gazdag
Rating 8.0/10
Language HU

Frequently Asked Questions

Selection was released on February 19, 1970.

The runtime of Selection is 41m.

Selection is a Documentary movie.

Selection has a rating of 8.0 out of 10 on TMDB.

Selection is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Selection was directed by Gyula Gazdag.

Selection is originally in HU.