The Birthday
Originally released in 1980. The Birthday is a drama/war film. directed by Ewa Petelska.
Starring Andrzej Łapicki, Witold Pyrkosz, and Kazimierz Kaczor
Synopsis
The four sequences in the film cover four days in a life of young Warsaw lad in September 1938, 1939, 1943 and 1944. In the first sequence Jurek decides not to study in the Sorbonne but enlists in a Polish military school instead. In the second sequence the war starts and Warsaw is occupied. In the third sequence he works in the underground resistance. The final sequence takes place during the Warsaw uprising.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 23, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
PL
Original language
Country
Poland
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PL
Production Companies
- Zespół Filmowy "Iluzjon"
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Birthday about?
The four sequences in the film cover four days in a life of young Warsaw lad in September 1938, 1939, 1943 and 1944. In the first sequence Jurek decides not to study in the Sorbonne but enlists in ...
Who directed The Birthday?
The Birthday was directed by Ewa Petelska.
How long is The Birthday?
The Birthday has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was The Birthday released?
The Birthday was released on September 23, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Birthday?
The main cast of The Birthday includes Andrzej Łapicki, Witold Pyrkosz, Kazimierz Kaczor, Gabriela Kownacka, Hanna Skarżanka.