Shadows (1988)
During the Second World War, tens of thousands of blonde, blue-eyed Polish children were snatched from their parents and given to German families. Lebensborn was part of Hitler's plan to expand the Aryan master race within the Third Reich. Eight-year old Jerzy returns home at the end of the war to a joyful reunion with his long-lost mother and grandfather. But problems arise as he is taunted by his peers and, longing for his missing father, burns with resentment for his new communist stepfather.
Director: Jerzy Kaszubowski
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: August 22, 1988
Cast
- Marzena Trybała - Maria Ostrowska
- Eugeniusz Kujawski - Pastor
- Bogusław Linda - Edward
- Jerzy Bińczycki - Józef
- Sława Kwaśniewska - Martha
Screenplay
Music: Zygmunt Konieczny
Cinematography: Wit Dąbal
Editing: Irena Choryńska
Production: ZED, Film4 Productions, Studio Filmowe Tor
Country: France, Poland, United Kingdom
Language: English, Deutsch, Polski
Original Language: pl
More Films by Director: Jerzy Kaszubowski
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Shadows about?
- During the Second World War, tens of thousands of blonde, blue-eyed Polish children were snatched from their parents and given to German families. Lebensborn was part of Hitler's plan to expand the Aryan master race within the Third Reich. Eight-year old Jerzy returns home at the end of the war to a joyful reunion with his long-lost mother and grandfather. But problems arise as he is taunted by his peers and, longing for his missing father, burns with resentment for his new communist stepfather.
- Who directed Shadows?
- Shadows was directed by Jerzy Kaszubowski.
- Who stars in Shadows?
- Shadows stars Marzena Trybała, Eugeniusz Kujawski, Bogusław Linda, Jerzy Bińczycki, Sława Kwaśniewska.
- How long is Shadows?
- Shadows has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is Shadows?
- Shadows is a Drama film.
- Where was Shadows produced?
- Shadows was produced in France, Poland, United Kingdom.