The Issa Valley (1982)
The film evokes a childhood in rural Lithuania between the wars. A country boy, Tomaszek, lives on a rich estate, situated on the Polish border. He realizes that the Issa Valley he lives in is to be torn apart by internal political conflicts and unrests among the mixed population of Poles, Lithuanians, Jews and Russians. He, however, is captivated by a paradise surrounding him, the forest, and his fantasies.
Director: Tadeusz Konwicki
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: September 20, 1982
Cast
- Anna Dymna - Magdalena, gospodyni księdza Peikswy
- Maria Pakulnis - Barbarka, służąca Romualda
- Danuta Szaflarska - Michalina Surkontowa, babcia Tomaszka
- Ewa Wiśniewska - Helena Juchniewicz, ciotka Tomaszka
- Edward Dziewoński - Kazimierz Surkont, dziadek Tomaszka
- Krzysztof Gosztyła - leśnik Baltazar
- Jerzy Kamas - Romuald Bukowski, sąsiad Surkontów
- Jerzy Kryszak - diabeł Niemczyk
- Maciej Mazurkiewicz - Tomaszek
- Ewa Florczak - Antonina, służąca Surkontów
Screenplay
- Tadeusz Konwicki
- Czesław Miłosz (Novel)
Music: Zygmunt Konieczny
Cinematography: Jerzy Łukaszewicz
Editing: Krystyna Rutkowska
Production: Zespół Filmowy "Perspektywa"
Country: Poland
Language: Polski
Original Language: pl
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Issa Valley about?
- The film evokes a childhood in rural Lithuania between the wars. A country boy, Tomaszek, lives on a rich estate, situated on the Polish border. He realizes that the Issa Valley he lives in is to be torn apart by internal political conflicts and unrests among the mixed population of Poles, Lithuanians, Jews and Russians. He, however, is captivated by a paradise surrounding him, the forest, and his fantasies.
- Who directed The Issa Valley?
- The Issa Valley was directed by Tadeusz Konwicki.
- Who stars in The Issa Valley?
- The Issa Valley stars Anna Dymna, Maria Pakulnis, Danuta Szaflarska, Ewa Wiśniewska, Edward Dziewoński, Krzysztof Gosztyła.
- How long is The Issa Valley?
- The Issa Valley has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is The Issa Valley?
- The Issa Valley is a Drama film.
- Where was The Issa Valley produced?
- The Issa Valley was produced in Poland.