Lava
"Our nation - like lava, hard and nasty, dry and cold above, but there's an inner fire which keeps it's heat for centuries..."
Originally released in 1989. Lava is a drama/history film. directed by Tadeusz Konwicki. With a runtime of 2h 9m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Gustaw Holoubek, Jolanta Piętek-Górecka, and Artur Żmijewski
Synopsis
On the eve of the Day of the Dead, among mysterious old rituals of the Vilnius region, ghosts of the past and present start to appear.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 6, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
2h 9m
129 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (13 votes)
Language
PL
Original language
Country
Poland
Production
Director
Top Cast
Gustaw Holoubek
as Hermit-Gustaw / Ghost / Gustaw-Konrad / Poet
Jolanta Piętek-Górecka
as Maryla / Gustaw's Love / Girl / Virgin / Angel / Woman
Artur Żmijewski
as Gustaw-Konrad
Teresa Budzisz-Krzyżanowska
as Mrs. Rollison
Maja Komorowska
as Sorcerer
Grażyna Szapołowska
as Guardian Angel / Archangel
Henryk Bista
as Senator
Piotr Fronczewski
as Sobolewski
Tadeusz Łomnicki
as Priest / Man
Janusz Michałowski
as Father Piotr
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PL
Production Companies
- Zespół Filmowy "Perspektywa"
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lava about?
On the eve of the Day of the Dead, among mysterious old rituals of the Vilnius region, ghosts of the past and present start to appear.
Who directed Lava?
Lava was directed by Tadeusz Konwicki.
How long is Lava?
Lava has a runtime of 2 hours and 9 minutes (129 minutes total).
When was Lava released?
Lava was released on November 6, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lava?
The main cast of Lava includes Gustaw Holoubek, Jolanta Piętek-Górecka, Artur Żmijewski, Teresa Budzisz-Krzyżanowska, Maja Komorowska.