The Annunciation (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1984, The Annunciation is a drama film directed by András Jeles, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. The Annunciation (in Hungarian: Angyali üdvözlet) is a Hungarian film directed by András Jeles in 1984, based on The Tragedy of Man (1861) by Imre Madách. When Adam (Péter Bocsor) and Eve (Júlia Mérő), having succumbed to Lucifer's temptation, are cast out of the Garden of Eden, Adam holds Lucifer (Eszter Gyalog) to his promise, reminding him that "You said I would know everything!". So Lucifer grants Adam a dream of the world to come. And what a bizarre dream: Adam becomes Miltiades in Athens; a knight called Tancred in Byzantium; Kepler in Prague; Danton in revolutionary Paris; and a nameless suitor in Victorian London. Guided by a deceptively sweet but ultimately contemptuous Lucifer, Adam confronts an endless procession of the horror of the human story ... rapists and concubines, betrayal and savagery, mindless cruelty and fanaticism.
Who’s in it. The Annunciation stars Péter Bocsor as Adam, Júlia Mérő as Eve, Eszter Gyalog as Lucifer and György Belme, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Annunciation has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Annunciation page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Annunciation tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Annunciation (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Annunciation change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Annunciation worth watching?
- The Annunciation holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Annunciation?
- The Annunciation stars Péter Bocsor, Júlia Mérő, Eszter Gyalog, György Belme and Réka Gévai.
- When was The Annunciation released?
- The Annunciation was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.