Through the Wall

In November 1947, Wieslawa Pajdak was arrested for her activities in the anti-communist underground and sent to prison on Rakowiecka Street. A few days later, Jerzy Smiechowski was placed in the next cell. One night, they begin talking through the wall via Morse code. Although it's hard to believe, this is how they met and fell in love. They got engaged through a wall. Seven years later, they married in prison, where they met for the first time. They lived together for fifty years.

Director: Maciej Sobieszczański
Genre: Drama, History, Romance

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Jolanta Dylewska
Editing: Nikodem Chabior
Production: Mazowiecki i Warszawski Fundusz Filmowy, Silesia Film, Wytwórnia Filmów Dokumentalnych i Fabularnych
Country: Poland
Language: Polski
Original Language: pl

Keywords

imprisonment, post world war ii, 1940s

More Films by Director: Maciej Sobieszczański
More Films in Genre: Drama, History, Romance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Through the Wall about?
In November 1947, Wieslawa Pajdak was arrested for her activities in the anti-communist underground and sent to prison on Rakowiecka Street. A few days later, Jerzy Smiechowski was placed in the next cell. One night, they begin talking through the wall via Morse code. Although it's hard to believe, this is how they met and fell in love. They got engaged through a wall. Seven years later, they married in prison, where they met for the first time. They lived together for fifty years.
Who directed Through the Wall?
Through the Wall was directed by Maciej Sobieszczański.
Who stars in Through the Wall?
Through the Wall stars Maria Dębska, Jakub Gierszał, Agnieszka Grochowska, Agnieszka Suchora, Arkadiusz Jakubik, Jakub Kamieński.
What genre is Through the Wall?
Through the Wall is a Drama, History, Romance film.
Where was Through the Wall produced?
Through the Wall was produced in Poland.