Before the Leaves Fall... movie poster

Before the Leaves Fall...

June 1, 1964 0h 28m

Originally released in 1964. Before the Leaves Fall... is a documentary film. directed by Władysław Ślesicki. At just 28 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

The first Polish documentary about the life of Romani people. The film crew accompanied a tabor of the small Roma community during their journey from place to place. Their customs, relationships and cultural elements were captured on film. The individual scenes are not overcolored or enriched with any kind of romanticism, which was often presented in Polish literature concerning this community.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 1, 1964 61 years ago
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Runtime 0h 28m 28 minutes total
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Language PL Original language
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Country Poland Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
PL

Production Companies

  • Wytwórnia Filmów Dokumentalnych

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Before the Leaves Fall... about?

The first Polish documentary about the life of Romani people. The film crew accompanied a tabor of the small Roma community during their journey from place to place. Their customs, relationships an...

Who directed Before the Leaves Fall...?

Before the Leaves Fall... was directed by Władysław Ślesicki.

How long is Before the Leaves Fall...?

Before the Leaves Fall... has a runtime of 0 hours and 28 minutes (28 minutes total).

When was Before the Leaves Fall... released?

Before the Leaves Fall... was released on June 1, 1964 in theaters.