Hinter der Tür (2012)

Hinter der Tür: Directed by István Szabó. With Helen Mirren, Martina Gedeck, Károly Eperjes, Gábor Koncz. An author forms a strange bond with her eccentric maid that will have a lasting effect on both women.

“First of all this is a Hungarian made film and using Hungarian actors with the exception of Britains Helen Mirren – and it is entirely in English.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eYou might wonder why Helen Mirren appears in this film and compare her role in u0026#39;the Queenu0026#39; and u0026#39;The Tempestu0026quot;. If it was not for Helen Mirren, I doubt this film would have any publicity or marketing potential at all.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eHelen Mirren plays an eccentric maid called Emerinc who basically works for a family across the street. She has had an interesting life but lives somewhat reclusive and nobody ever enters her house, hence the title of u0026#39;The Dooru0026#39;.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe film is essentially about Emerinc and her relationship with her employers. The story in a sense is very ordinary but this is a very interesting drama because it gives an insight into Hungarian folk life and provides a terrific acting platform for the great talents of Helen Mirren.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eI liked the film very much. It is not a thriller in the normal sense but a slow slow drama which tells a story about a lonely woman and her relationship with her villagers.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eWhile there is a definite dearth in good movies around at the moment, this one stands out as different and very watchable. Enjoy!”