Lava (1989)
Our nation - like lava, hard and nasty, dry and cold above, but there's an inner fire which keeps it's heat for centuries...
On the eve of the Day of the Dead, among mysterious old rituals of the Vilnius region, ghosts of the past and present start to appear.
Director: Tadeusz Konwicki
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 129 min
Release Date: November 6, 1989
Cast
- Gustaw Holoubek - Hermit-Gustaw / Ghost / Gustaw-Konrad / Poet
- Jolanta Piętek-Górecka - Maryla / Gustaw's Love / Girl / Virgin / Angel / Woman
- Artur Żmijewski - Gustaw-Konrad
- Teresa Budzisz-Krzyżanowska - Mrs. Rollison
- Maja Komorowska - Sorcerer
- Grażyna Szapołowska - Guardian Angel / Archangel
- Henryk Bista - Senator
- Piotr Fronczewski - Sobolewski
- Tadeusz Łomnicki - Priest / Man
- Janusz Michałowski - Father Piotr
Screenplay
- Adam Mickiewicz (Theatre Play)
- Tadeusz Konwicki (Screenplay)
Music: Zygmunt Konieczny
Cinematography: Piotr Sobociński
Editing: Elżbieta Kurkowska
Production: Zespół Filmowy "Perspektywa"
Country: Poland
Language: Polski
Original Language: pl
More Films by Director: Tadeusz Konwicki
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lava about?
- On the eve of the Day of the Dead, among mysterious old rituals of the Vilnius region, ghosts of the past and present start to appear.
- Who directed Lava?
- Lava was directed by Tadeusz Konwicki.
- Who stars in Lava?
- Lava stars Gustaw Holoubek, Jolanta Piętek-Górecka, Artur Żmijewski, Teresa Budzisz-Krzyżanowska, Maja Komorowska, Grażyna Szapołowska.
- How long is Lava?
- Lava has a runtime of 2h 9m (129 minutes).
- What genre is Lava?
- Lava is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Lava produced?
- Lava was produced in Poland.