An Epitaph for Barbara Radziwill (1983)
A historical drama about Barbara Radziwiłł, whose controversial love affair and marriage with King Sigismund II Augustus defied political opposition in 16th-century Poland. The film follows their romance, Barbara’s untimely death, and her posthumous return to Vilnius, framed through the king’s memories of his beloved queen.
Director: Janusz Majewski
Genre: History, Drama
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: March 14, 1983
Cast
- Krzysztof Kolberger - Anonimus
- Jan Machulski - Ochmistrz Wolski
- Jerzy Trela - Mikołaj "Czarny" Radziwiłł, brat Barbary
- Jerzy Zelnik - Zygmunt II August
- Bożena Adamek - Elżbieta Habsburżanka
- Marek Kondrat - Andrzej Frycz-Modrzewski
- Aleksandra Śląska - Queen Mother Bona Sforza d'Aragon
- Anna Dymna - Barbara Radziwillówna
- Hanna Stankówna - Katrina
- Zdzisław Kozień - Zygmunt I Stary
Screenplay
Music: Bohdan Mazurek, Zdzisław Szostak
Cinematography: Zygmunt Samosiuk
Editing: Janina Niedźwiecka
Production: Zespół Filmowy "Perspektywa"
Country: Poland
Language: Polski
Original Language: pl
Themes
Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics
Keywords
biography
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is An Epitaph for Barbara Radziwill about?
- A historical drama about Barbara Radziwiłł, whose controversial love affair and marriage with King Sigismund II Augustus defied political opposition in 16th-century Poland. The film follows their romance, Barbara’s untimely death, and her posthumous return to Vilnius, framed through the king’s memories of his beloved queen.
- Who directed An Epitaph for Barbara Radziwill?
- An Epitaph for Barbara Radziwill was directed by Janusz Majewski.
- Who stars in An Epitaph for Barbara Radziwill?
- An Epitaph for Barbara Radziwill stars Krzysztof Kolberger, Jan Machulski, Jerzy Trela, Jerzy Zelnik, Bożena Adamek, Marek Kondrat.
- How long is An Epitaph for Barbara Radziwill?
- An Epitaph for Barbara Radziwill has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is An Epitaph for Barbara Radziwill?
- An Epitaph for Barbara Radziwill is a History, Drama film.
- Where was An Epitaph for Barbara Radziwill produced?
- An Epitaph for Barbara Radziwill was produced in Poland.
- What are the themes of An Epitaph for Barbara Radziwill?
- The themes of An Epitaph for Barbara Radziwill include: Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.