The City on Islands (1958)
A documentary tackling the subject of living in the ruins of Warsaw. This austere portrait of the capital of Poland consists of static images: the camera is positioned to show the new city "logo" - the Palace of Culture and Science. However, after 13 years of rebuilding, Warsaw looks empty.
Director: Bohdan Kosiński, Jerzy Dmowski
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 9 min
Release Date: January 1, 1958
Cast
- Janusz Kilanski - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
Production: Wytwórnia Filmów Dokumentalnych
Country: Poland
Language: Polski
Original Language: pl
More Films by Director: Bohdan Kosiński, Jerzy Dmowski
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The City on Islands about?
- A documentary tackling the subject of living in the ruins of Warsaw. This austere portrait of the capital of Poland consists of static images: the camera is positioned to show the new city "logo" - the Palace of Culture and Science. However, after 13 years of rebuilding, Warsaw looks empty.
- Who directed The City on Islands?
- The City on Islands was directed by Bohdan Kosiński, Jerzy Dmowski.
- Who stars in The City on Islands?
- The City on Islands stars Janusz Kilanski.
- How long is The City on Islands?
- The City on Islands has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
- What genre is The City on Islands?
- The City on Islands is a Documentary film.
- Where was The City on Islands produced?
- The City on Islands was produced in Poland.