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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About the Film
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.
Count Imre Andrássy, Stella's husband, with daughters Maria, the bride, and Elizabeth, 1942.
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Studio photo from private album, Kuylenstierna family
Stella (Claudia Kjerrgren)
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Judit Benedek
Princeton, New Jersey, 1972. Stella (center), her husband Imre and niece, Birgitta Westerberg with daughter Sophie.
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Sten Westerberg
Stella (Claudia Kjerrgren) and photographer Zsolt Czinkóczky.
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Judit Benedek
Maria watches the the devastation of the Phosphor bombs.
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Photo from Stella Andrássy's book "Fire over the Puszta"
Producer Kajsa Stal with actors Claudia Kjerrgren and Szabolcs Ruszina.
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Judit Benedek
May 1945, at the end of the war. Elizabeth with a Scot from the 8th army.
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Photo from Stella Andrássy's book "Fire over the Puszta"
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