Halka
Originally released in 1937. Halka is a music film. directed by Juliusz Gardan. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Witold Zacharewicz, Jerzy Leszczyński, and Aleksander Bardini
Synopsis
Halka lives with her godmother in a modest cottage in a small highland village. One day, young Janusz arrives in the village to take possession of his ancestral estate. Halka falls madly in love with Janusz, who promises her eternal love and marriage. Soon, Janusz's mother arrives at the estate to inform him that they are ruined. The only salvation is to marry the daughter of a wealthy steward. Janusz leaves with his mother, promising Halka that he will return. Halka, who is pregnant, eagerly awaits the return of her beloved. The whole village turns its back on her, and she is supported only by Jontek, whose feelings she once rejected. Unable to wait for Janusz's return, she decides to go to the city, accompanied by her faithful Jontek. There she learns of Janusz's engagement to the steward's daughter, Zofia. Heartbroken, she returns to the village. There, she suffers another blow...
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 2, 1937
88 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
PL
Original language
Country
Poland
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PL
Production Companies
- Rex-Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Halka about?
Halka lives with her godmother in a modest cottage in a small highland village. One day, young Janusz arrives in the village to take possession of his ancestral estate. Halka falls madly in love wi...
Who directed Halka?
Halka was directed by Juliusz Gardan.
How long is Halka?
Halka has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Halka released?
Halka was released on December 2, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Halka?
The main cast of Halka includes Witold Zacharewicz, Jerzy Leszczyński, Aleksander Bardini, Liliana Zielińska.