The Eighth Day of the Week (1958)
Zbigniew Cybulski and Sonja Ziemann play lovers struggling to find happiness and privacy in overcrowded Warsaw. The movie shows an honest picture of life in a war-damaged city, contrasting the characters' difficulties with their dreams of a better life. It was banned in Poland in 1958 and would not be seen anywhere until its European release one year later.
Director: Aleksander Ford
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 83 min
Release Date: August 26, 1958
Cast
- Sonja Ziemann - Agnieszka Walicka
- Zbigniew Cybulski - Piotr Terlecki
- Barbara Połomska - Ela, Agnieszka's friend
- Ilse Steppat - Mrs. Walicka
- Emil Karewicz - Zawadzki
- Bum Krüger - Stefan Walicki, Agnieszka's father
- Tadeusz Łomnicki - Grzegorz Walicki, Agnieszka's brother
- Jan Świderski - Journalist
- Zbigniew Wójcik - Painter
- Władysław Dewoyno - MO Lieutenant
Screenplay
- Marek Hłasko (Short Story)
- Marek Hłasko (Screenplay)
- Aleksander Ford (Screenplay)
Music: Kazimierz Serocki
Cinematography: Jerzy Lipman
Editing: Halina Prugar-Ketling
Production: CCC Filmkunst, Zespół Filmowy "Studio"
Country: Germany, Poland
Language: Polski
Original Language: pl
More Films by Director: Aleksander Ford
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Eighth Day of the Week about?
- Zbigniew Cybulski and Sonja Ziemann play lovers struggling to find happiness and privacy in overcrowded Warsaw. The movie shows an honest picture of life in a war-damaged city, contrasting the characters' difficulties with their dreams of a better life. It was banned in Poland in 1958 and would not be seen anywhere until its European release one year later.
- Who directed The Eighth Day of the Week?
- The Eighth Day of the Week was directed by Aleksander Ford.
- Who stars in The Eighth Day of the Week?
- The Eighth Day of the Week stars Sonja Ziemann, Zbigniew Cybulski, Barbara Połomska, Ilse Steppat, Emil Karewicz, Bum Krüger.
- How long is The Eighth Day of the Week?
- The Eighth Day of the Week has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
- What genre is The Eighth Day of the Week?
- The Eighth Day of the Week is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Eighth Day of the Week produced?
- The Eighth Day of the Week was produced in Germany, Poland.