Deluge
feature film, 1974.
DIRECTED BY: Jerzy Hoffman
CAST:
Daniel Olbrychski (Andrzej Kmicic),
Malgorzata Braunek (Olenka Billewiczówna),
Tadeusz Lomnicki (Michal Wolodyjowski),
Kazimierz Wichniarz (Jan Onufry Zagloba),
Wladyslaw Hancza (Janusz Radziwill)
SCRIPT:
Jerzy Hoffman,
Adam Kersten,
Wojciech Zukrowski (prema romanu Henryka Sienkiewicza)
PHOTOGRAPHY:
Jerzy Wójcik
Synopsis:
This was one of the most popular films in Poland. It is a historical drama about the invasion of the protestant Sweden on the Catholic Poland during the 17th century. Young officer Andrzej Kmicic at first supports the powerful family Radziwill that collaborated with the usurper. However, his fiancée Olenka Billewiczówna and other noble families begin to regard him as a traitor. Realizing his mistake, Andrzej will give his best to correct his actions.
The film was nominated for an Oscar in the category Best Foreign Film.
digital, color, 180 min