My first thought was: were there no animal cruelty laws when the film was made? I had to do a search to find out that this film was made in 1990: before the fall of communism, in Hungary, which was then part of the communist bloc in eastern Europe.
Fortunately, Hungary joined the EU a long time ago - and the EU has strict animal welfare laws, which would not allow such horrors as happened in the film. I share your concern, Catherine, that the lady who made this film does not seem to regret her actions. She says that she hopes that "God will forgive her" - but still insists that the film had to be made in the way it was and the animal cruelty was "essential".
Truly horrific. The pain of being burnt alive is incredible. People who have suffered extreme burns and have survived will tell you what it is like.
Fortunately, Hungary joined the EU a long time ago - and the EU has strict animal welfare laws, which would not allow such horrors as happened in the film. I share your concern, Catherine, that the lady who made this film does not seem to regret her actions. She says that she hopes that "God will forgive her" - but still insists that the film had to be made in the way it was and the animal cruelty was "essential".
Truly horrific. The pain of being burnt alive is incredible. People who have suffered extreme burns and have survived will tell you what it is like.
