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War-Torn Village Faces Sociopathic Major's Rules
11 Feb
Summary
- Period comedy unfolds in 1942 amid raging European war.
- A family's protection of a son leads to sheltering a volatile officer.
- Based on István Örkény's absurdist novella 'The Tót Family'.
The film "Bad Major" is a period comedy set against the backdrop of war-torn Europe in the summer of 1942. The narrative centers on a family in a rural village who, in an effort to protect their teenage son fighting at the front, invite his sociopathic commanding officer to stay with them.
This volatile officer rapidly imposes his obsessive and insane rules upon the household, pushing the family to absurd and devastating extremes in the name of protection and love. The film is an adaptation of István Örkény's acclaimed novella, "The Tót Family," known for its absurdist and grotesque style, inspired by the author's experiences in a Soviet labor camp during World War II.
Directed by Peter Fellows, marking his feature debut, the film boasts an ensemble cast including Tony nominee Josh Gad, Golden Globe and Emmy nominee Gugu Mbatha-Raw, and Academy Award nominee Ruth Negga. They are joined by Derek Jacobi and Rosie Jones. "Bad Major" promises a blend of sharp humor and strong audience appeal, exploring the frightening lengths love can inspire.
