Warsaw Uprising (2014)

Warsaw Uprising (2014) poster

It tells the story of the Warsaw Uprising of 1944 through the eyes of a US airman, escaper from the Nazi Stalag camp and two young reporters, cameramen for the Bureau of Information and Propaganda of the Polish Home Army. Their mission: documenting the Uprising by shooting newsreels for the “Palladium” cinema. Looking for the right shots, they go deeper and deeper – literally and figuratively – into the heart of the Uprising. Traumatic truth becomes obvious. Aware of being witnesses of indescribable events, they realize their duties: to document them and preserve the rolls of film at any cost…

Director: Jan Komasa
Genre: History, War, Drama
Runtime: 76 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Bartosz Chajdecki
Editing: Joanna Brühl
Production: House Media Company, Muzeum Powstania Warszawskiego
Country: Poland
Language: Polski
Original Language: pl

Themes

The Horror of War and Humanity, World War II: Global Conflict

Keywords

world war ii, uprising, warsaw uprising

Trailer

Warsaw Uprising Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Warsaw Uprising about?
It tells the story of the Warsaw Uprising of 1944 through the eyes of a US airman, escaper from the Nazi Stalag camp and two young reporters, cameramen for the Bureau of Information and Propaganda of the Polish Home Army. Their mission: documenting the Uprising by shooting newsreels for the “Palladium” cinema. Looking for the right shots, they go deeper and deeper – literally and figuratively – into the heart of the Uprising. Traumatic truth becomes obvious. Aware of being witnesses of indescribable events, they realize their duties: to document them and preserve the rolls of film at any cost…
Who directed Warsaw Uprising?
Warsaw Uprising was directed by Jan Komasa.
Who stars in Warsaw Uprising?
Warsaw Uprising stars Michał Żurawski, Maciej Nawrocki, Mirosław Zbrojewicz, Agnieszka Kunikowska, Ewa Kania, Jacek Czyż.
How long is Warsaw Uprising?
Warsaw Uprising has a runtime of 1h 16m (76 minutes).
What genre is Warsaw Uprising?
Warsaw Uprising is a History, War, Drama film.
Where was Warsaw Uprising produced?
Warsaw Uprising was produced in Poland.
What are the themes of Warsaw Uprising?
The themes of Warsaw Uprising include: The Horror of War and Humanity, World War II: Global Conflict.