The Videoton Saga
General Information
- Original Title
- A Videoton sztori
- Author/Creator
- Schiffer, Pál, director.
- Language
- Hungarian.
- Subtitles
- English
- Published
- Hungary : Budapest Filmstudio ; MTV, 1993.
- Physical Description
- DVD-ROM (65 min.)
- Digital ver. identifier
- HU_OSA_00003461
Contents/Summary
- Summary
- The saga of the decline of the Videoton Electronic Factory in Székesfehérvár. Once a socialist industrial shop-window, Videoton used to be showered with state awards and military commissions, many of them coming from the Soviet Union. In 1987, 12 billion forints were invested to upgrade its research and development department. In spring 1991, as the economic crisis unfolded, Videoton production dropped by a third, its debt grew exponentially, and finally the bankruptcy followed suit. Most of the employees had been connected to the factory for decades and did not see bright chances to find new jobs. Yet in the overall mood of despair new ideas of how to provide for the family slowly emerged. Mrs. Farkas started a second-hand clothes shop getting help from the family to start a business. Ex-foreman Imre Varga planned to open a security company. As through the next months they and many more workers are sacked, we witness their struggle to adapt during times of crisis. A classical documentary on economic transition by Pál Schiffer.
Bibliographic Information
- Title Translation
- The Videoton Saga
Holdings
| Item Type | Current Location | Call Number | Status | Shelving Location | Public Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DVD-ROM | OSA Film Library | FL Record 1719 | Available | - | - |
| Digital film | OSA Film Library | FL Record 1719 (HU_OSA_00003461.mp4) | Available | Access Copy, MP4 format |