The Black Dress (1967)
A stark, two-character chamber drama about Joanna, a middle-aged woman who returns from the camps after World War II. Seeking out her deceased husband’s mother, she cannot bring herself to reveal the truth about his fate. Instead, she invents a story to spare the grieving woman further pain. What begins as a compassionate lie soon entangles Joanna in an ever-growing web of deception, as more people who know the truth become drawn into her fragile fiction.
Director: Janusz Majewski
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 45 min
Release Date: June 4, 1967
Cast
- Ida Kamińska - Karola
- Aleksandra Śląska - Joanna
- Maria Broniewska - Widow
- Ewa Milde - Telephone Operator
- Andrzej May - Jerzy
- Andrzej Jędrzejewski
- Tadeusz Osinski
- Bohdan Sobiesiak
- Henryk Szletyński - Elderly Man (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Janusz Majewski (Screenplay)
- Stanislaw Wygodzki (Short Story)
Music: Andrzej Salamon
Cinematography: Jan Janczewski
Editing: Janina Niedźwiecka
Production: Zespół Filmowy "Rytm"
Country: Poland
Language: Polski
Original Language: pl
More Films by Director: Janusz Majewski
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Black Dress about?
- A stark, two-character chamber drama about Joanna, a middle-aged woman who returns from the camps after World War II. Seeking out her deceased husband’s mother, she cannot bring herself to reveal the truth about his fate. Instead, she invents a story to spare the grieving woman further pain. What begins as a compassionate lie soon entangles Joanna in an ever-growing web of deception, as more people who know the truth become drawn into her fragile fiction.
- Who directed The Black Dress?
- The Black Dress was directed by Janusz Majewski.
- Who stars in The Black Dress?
- The Black Dress stars Ida Kamińska, Aleksandra Śląska, Maria Broniewska, Ewa Milde, Andrzej May, Andrzej Jędrzejewski.
- How long is The Black Dress?
- The Black Dress has a runtime of 45m (45 minutes).
- What genre is The Black Dress?
- The Black Dress is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Black Dress produced?
- The Black Dress was produced in Poland.