The Maids of Wilko (1979)

The Maids of Wilko (1979) poster

Set in the late '20s. A thirtyish young man, who heads a small factory, faints at the funeral of a close friend. He decides to go home to his aunt and uncle for a while, but gets involved with a family of five women who had been in love with him at one time though he had apparently loved only one, who, unknown to him, has died since his departure. The women are mainly disillusioned with life or estranged from husbands while the youngest has a crush on him.

Director: Andrzej Wajda
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 116 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Karol Szymanowski
Cinematography: Edward Kłosiński
Editing: Halina Prugar-Ketling
Production: Pierson Production, Les Films Molière, Zespół Filmowy "X"
Country: France, Poland
Language: Polski
Original Language: pl

Themes

Tragic Love and Great Sacrifices, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Childhood Sweethearts and First Loves, Childhood Friends Reunited After Years

Keywords

farm, friendship, jealousy, immortality, birthday, family relationships, death, based on short story, aunt nephew relationship, childhood friends, uncle nephew relationship, 1920s, warsaw, poland

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Maids of Wilko about?
Set in the late '20s. A thirtyish young man, who heads a small factory, faints at the funeral of a close friend. He decides to go home to his aunt and uncle for a while, but gets involved with a family of five women who had been in love with him at one time though he had apparently loved only one, who, unknown to him, has died since his departure. The women are mainly disillusioned with life or estranged from husbands while the youngest has a crush on him.
Who directed The Maids of Wilko?
The Maids of Wilko was directed by Andrzej Wajda.
Who stars in The Maids of Wilko?
The Maids of Wilko stars Daniel Olbrychski, Anna Seniuk, Christine Pascal, Maja Komorowska, Stanisława Celińska, Krystyna Zachwatowicz.
How long is The Maids of Wilko?
The Maids of Wilko has a runtime of 1h 56m (116 minutes).
What genre is The Maids of Wilko?
The Maids of Wilko is a Drama, Romance film.
Where was The Maids of Wilko produced?
The Maids of Wilko was produced in France, Poland.
What are the themes of The Maids of Wilko?
The themes of The Maids of Wilko include: Tragic Love and Great Sacrifices, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Childhood Sweethearts and First Loves, Childhood Friends Reunited After Years.