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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

Miklós Jancsó's "Red Psalm" depicts a peasant uprising in Hungary in the late 1800s. A tragic tale of a failed rebellion is told through folk songs and socialist anthems. (Image courtesy of MUBI)

‘Red Psalm’ is a revolutionary musical masterpiece by a Hungarian visionary

Fifty years after its release, Miklós Jancsó's magnum opus remains a visual triumph with an urgent social message.
Brandon Kiziloz, Contributing Writer February 15, 2022

“Red Psalm,” Miklós Jancsó’s 1972 portrait of a socialist uprising by Hungarian peasants, is part of a particularly fascinating genre combining elements of Hollywood-perfectionist...