Drama · Poland · 1970 · 1h 39m

The Birch Wood

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Director
Andrzej Wajda
Cast
Daniel Olbrychski as Bolesław Olgierd Łukaszewicz as Stanisław Emilia Krakowska as Malina Danuta Wodyńska as Katarzyna Elżbieta Żołek as Ola Marek Perepeczko as MIchał
Crew
Zygmunt Samosiuk — Director of Photography Halina Prugar-Ketling — Editor Andrzej Korzyński — Original Music Composer Andrzej Wajda — Screenplay Maciej Maria Putowski — Production Design Renata Wlasow — Costume Design
Synopsis

A man suffering from tuberculosis returns from abroad to stay at his brother's farm, hoping to make amends, while also beginning a love affair with a farm girl.

Mood & Themes
life and deathsibling relationshipcountrysidecomebackwoodsfarm lifepiano
Key Collaborators
Andrzej Wajda Director Zygmunt Samosiuk Director of Photography Halina Prugar-Ketling Editor Andrzej Korzyński Original Music Composer Andrzej Wajda Screenplay Maciej Maria Putowski Production Design Renata Wlasow Costume Design
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