Stella – A History of War
Stella Andrássy fled the Red Army invasion of Hungary in 1945. Born in Sweden, she married into one of Hungary's most influential families. Her world torn apart from the war she wrote a book about her experiences. The film is based on Stella's own narrative with perspective on the fate of women. She tells of abuse and suffering, but also of solidarity, courage and hope.
Episodes
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Stella – A History of War
55m 5s
Stella Andrássy fled the Red Army invasion of Hungary in 1945. Born in Sweden, she married into one of Hungary's most influential families. Her world torn apart from the war she wrote a book about her experiences. The film is based on Stella's own narrative with perspective on the fate of women. She tells of abuse and suffering, but also of solidarity, courage and hope.
Extras + Features
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Stella Meets Imre
4m 29s
Stella meets Imre in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1918. Stella's granddaughter Joy Olgyay tells of their love story that causes a certain scandal.
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Abuse of Women During World War II
2m 39s
Stella Andrássy was one of the first to bear witness to the sexual violence against women in war.
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Trailer
30s
Stella Andrássy fled the Red Army invasion of Hungary in 1945. Born in Sweden, she married into one of Hungary's most influential families. Her world torn apart from the war she wrote a book about her experiences. The film is based on Stella's own narrative with perspective on the fate of women. She tells of abuse and suffering, but also of solidarity, courage and hope.
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Life in Hungary
2m 50s
During the Golden Years of 1920-1938, Stella's life turns out be fulfilling in many aspects. Her family is growing, she has many cultural and charity activities and social commitments, and she grows to love her new country, Hungary.
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Stella Andrássy
1m 38s
Stella Kuylenstierna-Andrássy, author of her memoirs, ”Fire over the Puszta” published in 1948, reflects on her family's experience during World War II.
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Stella and Her Family Flee to the West at the End of the War
2m 28s
In January 1945, the Soviet Army invades and occupies Budapest. The Andrássy family flees to Western Europe.
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