13 Years, 13 Minutes (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2008, 13 Years, 13 Minutes is a documentary film directed by Marek Maldis, running about 49 minutes.
What it’s about. A story of two boys caught up in the turmoil of the dramatic events of 1956 in Central Europe. At 13, Romek Strzalkowski was the youngest victim of the first workers' rebellion against Communist authorities in Poland. During "Black Thursday" on June 26, he was killed protesting near the UB political police headquarters. Peter Mansfeld was the youngest victim of post-revolt Communist reprisals in Hungary. As a 15-year-old he took part in the Budapest fighting. After the revolution had been quelled by the Soviet army in 1956, he did not give up; he was arrested in 1959 and sentenced to death. Because of the Communists' cruelty, it took as long as 13 minutes for Peter to die, "like Jesus Christ on the cross," said his Hungarian biographer. The filmmakers analyze the importance of the legend about the two boys who fought against Communism in Poland and Hungary.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, 13 Years, 13 Minutes has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 13 Years, 13 Minutes page.
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- Where can I watch 13 Years, 13 Minutes (2008)?
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- Is 13 Years, 13 Minutes worth watching?
- 13 Years, 13 Minutes holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was 13 Years, 13 Minutes released?
- 13 Years, 13 Minutes was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 49 minutes.