I’m putting Konyec down as a drama but in reality, it’s a subtitled little soufflé. Charming.
Emil and Hedl, an elder couple advanced in years and struggling with an inadequate pension, are not limiting their options to simply giving up and dying. Why not engage in armed robbery to make ends meet! Since they are a couple with a civil panache and gentle demeanor, they soon enjoy supportive notoriety from the population – including their victims. As a side benefit, their Jesse James ways also brings illumination to the plight of the elder and underfunded pensioners. Society takes note and possible changes are in the offing.
Being chased through the film but some street smart cops, Emil and Hedl show more cleverness in escaping and, ultimately, in disappearing. The film almost makes one want to cheer their criminal rebellion. Filming was nicely done.
Note: there is a graphic sex scene/nudity that makes no sense – extremely gratuitous. The director easily could have accomplish the thought and idea without disrobing the well endowed estrogen carrier. That aside, Konyec was a pleasurable romp. yes, good film can come out of the Eastern Block.
With Subtitles
Director Gdbor Rohonyl