In Praise of Older Women (1978 film)

In Praise of Older Women is George Kaczenders twelfth feature film. It was written by Stephen Vizinczey novel, Paul Gottlieb and Barrie Wexler. The story happens in Hungary during and after World War II but the movie was shot in Montreal, Canada. The film was premiered at the Toronto Film Festival on September 14, 1978.

Before its release, the Ontario Film Review Board demanded the removal of asecond sex scene from the film. However, the original cut of the film was shown during the Toronto International Film Festival, and despite a subway strike and a rainstorm, hundreds of people waited outside the Elgin Theatre to see the film. According to some sources, there were counterfeit tickets being distributed, and a riot almost formed as ticket holders were turned away.

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