The Ashes (1965)
Set in the time of Napoleon wars, shows how the wars swept over the unfortunate Polish country at the beginning of the XIX-th century. Story revolves around the Polish legion under command of General Dabrowski, who then fought on Napoleon's side with the hopes of Poland's revival.
Director: Andrzej Wajda
Genre: War, Drama, History
Runtime: 226 min
Release Date: September 25, 1965
Cast
- Daniel Olbrychski - Rafał Olbromski
- Bogusław Kierc - Krzysztof Cedro
- Piotr Wysocki - Prince Jan Gintułt
- Beata Tyszkiewicz - Elżbieta Gintułtówna
- Pola Raksa - Helena de With
- Władysław Hańcza - Rafał's Father
- Jan Świderski - General Sokolnicki
- Jan Koecher - General de With
- Zbigniew Sawan - Krzysztof's Father
- Józef Duriasz - Piotr Olbromski
Screenplay
- Aleksander Ścibor-Rylski (Screenplay)
- Stefan Żeromski (Novel)
Music: Andrzej Markowski
Cinematography: Jerzy Lipman
Editing: Halina Nawrocka
Production: Zespół Filmowy "Rytm", Kinocenter
Country: Poland
Language: Français, Español, Deutsch, Polski
Original Language: pl
Themes
Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Reflections on Life and Death, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering
Keywords
napoleonic wars, death, 18th century, father son relationship
More Films by Director: Andrzej Wajda
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Ashes about?
- Set in the time of Napoleon wars, shows how the wars swept over the unfortunate Polish country at the beginning of the XIX-th century. Story revolves around the Polish legion under command of General Dabrowski, who then fought on Napoleon's side with the hopes of Poland's revival.
- Who directed The Ashes?
- The Ashes was directed by Andrzej Wajda.
- Who stars in The Ashes?
- The Ashes stars Daniel Olbrychski, Bogusław Kierc, Piotr Wysocki, Beata Tyszkiewicz, Pola Raksa, Władysław Hańcza.
- How long is The Ashes?
- The Ashes has a runtime of 3h 46m (226 minutes).
- What genre is The Ashes?
- The Ashes is a War, Drama, History film.
- Where was The Ashes produced?
- The Ashes was produced in Poland.
- What are the themes of The Ashes?
- The themes of The Ashes include: Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Reflections on Life and Death, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.