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History

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.

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.

Episodes

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    Stella – A History of War

    S1 E1 - 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

  • Stella Andrássy: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Stella Andrássy

    S1 E1 - 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.

  • Stella Meets Imre: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Stella Meets Imre

    S1 E1 - 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.

  • Trailer: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Trailer

    S1 E1 - 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.

  • Life in Hungary: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Life in Hungary

    S1 E1 - 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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