About Post Mortem

Released in 2020, "Post Mortem" is an eerie yet intense Hungarian horror-drama directed by Péter Bergendy. It tells the tale of a talented young girl in the field of post-mortem photos during the Spanish flu epidemic of 1918 in a village situated in Hungary. The story deep dives into the life of the young girl and explores the intertwined relationship between death, fear, and love.

Making / Production

The director takes a unique approach to film a classical horror story involving ghosts and the unknown, with intense elements of drama interspersed all over. The production, heavily influenced by the real world epidemic of Spanish flu, transports the audience back in time to 1918.

Actors

• Viktória Varga - As the little girl with the camera capturing last memories of the deceased, Varga illuminates the screen with her subliminal performance, exploring the depths of human emotions.
• Kódola Gergely - Playing a quintessential character in the film, Gergely leaves a strong impression with his dramatic skills.
• Károly Hajduk - His character adds to the mysteriousness of the movie, bringing in a visceral and eerie feeling through his acting.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The entire film is shot in black and white, which adds to the historic and desolate feel of the storyline.
• The movie is thought-provoking and opens important conversations on death and its different perceptions.
• The intriguing storyline is heavily influenced by the Spanish flu epidemic of 1918.

Quotes

• "Death is not the opposite of life, but a part of it."
• "Fear is the only real darkness."

Music, Soundtrack

• The haunting score by Márk Moldvai permeates throughout the film, setting the eerie tone.
• The ominous and chilling sound effects complement the black and white visuals of the film.
• With minimal dialogues, the movie heavily relies on its background score to add intensity and suspense.