In Praise of Older Women (1978 film)
| In Praise of Older Women | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | George Kaczender |
| Produced by | Robert Lantos Claude Héroux |
| Written by | Stephen Vizinczey (novel) Paul Gottlieb Barrie Wexler |
| Starring | Tom Berenger Karen Black Susan Strasberg Helen Shaver Marilyn Lightstone Alexandra Stewart |
| Music by | Tibor Polgár |
| Cinematography | Miklós Lente |
| Editing by | George Kaczender Peter Wintonick |
| Release date(s) | September 22, 1978 |
| Running time | 110 min |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English French |
In Praise of Older Women is George Kaczender’s twelfth feature film. It was written by Stephen Vizinczey (novel), Paul Gottlieb and Barrie Wexler. The story happens in Hungary during and after World War II but the movie was shot in Montreal, Canada. The film was premiered at the Toronto Film Festival on September 14, 1978.
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Plot [edit]
Andras Varda (Tom Berenger) grows up in a turbulent, war-torn Hungary, where he procures local girls for the occupying G.I.’s during World War II. Disappointed by the girls his age, he meets Maya (Karen Black), a married woman in her 30s, who tutors him in love and romance. Maya is only the first of many mature women whom Andras will meet through his teenage and young adult life.
Cast [edit]
- Tom Berenger as Andras Vayda
- Karen Black as Maya
- Susan Strasberg as Bobbie
- Helen Shaver as Ann MacDonald
- Marilyn Lightstone as Klari
- Alexandra Stewart as Paula
- Marianne McIsaac as Julika
- Alberta Watson as Mitzi
- Ian Tracey as Andras Vajda Jr
- Monique Lepage as The Countess
- Louise Marleau as Woman in Elevator
- Henry Ramer, Narrator (voice)
Certification [edit]
Australia: R / Canada: 18A / Finland: K-18 / Iceland: 16 / Netherlands: 16 / Sweden: 15 / UK: 18 / USA: R
The movie is also known in various countries as:
- En hommage aux femmes de trente ans or En hommage aux femmes d'un certain âge (Canada)
- Vuosikertanaiset (Finland)
- Érett nök dicsérete (Hungary)
- Hans vilda år (Sweden)
Recognition [edit]
1978 Canadian Film Awards - Best Art Direction (Feature): Wolf Kroeger
1978 Canadian Film Awards - Best Performance by a Lead Actress (Feature): Helen Shaver
1978 Canadian Film Awards - Best Supporting Actress (Feature): Marilyn Lightstone
1978 Canadian Film Awards - Cinematography (Feature): Miklós Lente
