Farewells (1958)
The story takes place before World War II and centers on Pawel, a member of a conservative, middle-class family, and his love for Lidka, a taxi dancer. Social conventions and the lovers' inability to defy those forces Pawel and Lidka benefit. Times change, war breaks out, leading to Pawel sent to Auschwitz while Lidka marry his cousin. Their love has survived and conventions are no longer the issue.
Director: Wojciech Has
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: October 13, 1958
Cast
- Maria Wachowiak - Lidka
- Tadeusz Janczar - Paweł
- Gustaw Holoubek - Mirek
- Stanisław Jaworski - Doctor Janowski
- Stanisław Milski - Professor
- Zdzisław Mrożewski - Paweł's Father
- Irena Netto - Landlady
- Józef Pieracki - Professor Michniewicz
- Irena Starkówna - Countess Róża
- Helena Sokołowska - Waleria Siekierzyńska
Screenplay
- Wojciech Has (Screenplay)
- Stanisław Dygat (Novel)
- Stanisław Dygat (Screenplay)
Music: Lucjan Kaszycki
Cinematography: Mieczysław Jahoda
Editing: Zofia Dwornik
Production: Zespół Filmowy "Syrena"
Country: Poland
Language: Polski
Original Language: pl
More Films by Director: Wojciech Has
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Farewells about?
- The story takes place before World War II and centers on Pawel, a member of a conservative, middle-class family, and his love for Lidka, a taxi dancer. Social conventions and the lovers' inability to defy those forces Pawel and Lidka benefit. Times change, war breaks out, leading to Pawel sent to Auschwitz while Lidka marry his cousin. Their love has survived and conventions are no longer the issue.
- Who directed Farewells?
- Farewells was directed by Wojciech Has.
- Who stars in Farewells?
- Farewells stars Maria Wachowiak, Tadeusz Janczar, Gustaw Holoubek, Stanisław Jaworski, Stanisław Milski, Zdzisław Mrożewski.
- How long is Farewells?
- Farewells has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Farewells?
- Farewells is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Farewells produced?
- Farewells was produced in Poland.