Poznań 56 (1996)
The film depicts the momentous and tragic history of the Poznan uprising of 1956. The memory of the director, who was a nine-year-old boy at the time, is the only canvass of the script. The main characters of the black-and-white film are two boys aged ten and twelve. From their perspective, the viewer follows the development of events. From the depths of the gates, through the rails of fences and cluttered backyards, through the eyes of the children we watch the street riots. The film, without action in the literal sense of the word, was made using a reportage technique that perfectly captures the spontaneity of the Poznan uprising. Among other things, the author of the picture depicts the adventures of a young worker Zenek, who becomes the unwitting leader of the protest, and five professors, who by chance find themselves in the very center of events.
Cast
- Michał Żebrowski - Zenek
- Tadeusz Szymków - Stachu Kaczmarek, ojciec Piotrka
- Mateusz Hornung - Piotrek
- Arkadiusz Walkowiak - Darek
- Agata Kulesza - Zośka, nauczycielka bohaterów
- Bronisław Pawlik - dziadek Piotrka
- Robert Więckiewicz - robotnik
- Olaf Lubaszenko - czołgista
- Grzegorz Wons - ojciec Darka
- Sława Kwaśniewska - ciotka Piotrka
Screenplay
Keywords
uprising
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Poznań 56 about?
- The film depicts the momentous and tragic history of the Poznan uprising of 1956. The memory of the director, who was a nine-year-old boy at the time, is the only canvass of the script. The main characters of the black-and-white film are two boys aged ten and twelve. From their perspective, the viewer follows the development of events. From the depths of the gates, through the rails of fences and cluttered backyards, through the eyes of the children we watch the street riots. The film, without action in the literal sense of the word, was made using a reportage technique that perfectly captures the spontaneity of the Poznan uprising. Among other things, the author of the picture depicts the adventures of a young worker Zenek, who becomes the unwitting leader of the protest, and five professors, who by chance find themselves in the very center of events.
- Who directed Poznań 56?
- Poznań 56 was directed by Filip Bajon.
- Who stars in Poznań 56?
- Poznań 56 stars Michał Żebrowski, Tadeusz Szymków, Mateusz Hornung, Arkadiusz Walkowiak, Agata Kulesza, Bronisław Pawlik.
- How long is Poznań 56?
- Poznań 56 has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
- What genre is Poznań 56?
- Poznań 56 is a Drama film.
- Where was Poznań 56 produced?
- Poznań 56 was produced in Poland.