The Nest (1974)
Told in flashback as Mieszko lies feverish in his bed just before the Battle of Cedynia, Gniazdo recounts how the revered leader extended Poland's borders, formed an alliance with Emperor Otto I, and ultimately strengthened his country's autonomy by achieving victory during that crucial battle in the year 972.
Director: Jan Rybkowski
Genre: History, Drama, War
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: July 17, 1974
Cast
- Wojciech Pszoniak - Mieszko I
- Marek Bargiełowski - Czcibór, Mieszko's brother
- Wanda Neumann - Dobrawa
- Franciszek Pieczka - Mrokota
- Bolesław Płotnicki - Ziemiomysł, Mieszko's father
- Henryk Bąk - Boleslaw I Okrutny, Dubrawa's father
- Tadeusz Białoszczyński - Markgraf Geron
- Janusz Bylczyński - Markgraf Hodon
- Włodzimierz Maciudziński - Świętopełk, Mieszko's brother
- Czesław Wołłejko - Emperor Otto I 'The Great'
Screenplay
- Aleksander Ścibor-Rylski (Screenplay)
Music: Jerzy Maksymiuk
Cinematography: Marek Nowicki
Editing: Wiesława Otocka
Production: Zespół Filmowy Kadr
Country: Poland
Language: Polski
Original Language: pl
More Films by Director: Jan Rybkowski
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Nest about?
- Told in flashback as Mieszko lies feverish in his bed just before the Battle of Cedynia, Gniazdo recounts how the revered leader extended Poland's borders, formed an alliance with Emperor Otto I, and ultimately strengthened his country's autonomy by achieving victory during that crucial battle in the year 972.
- Who directed The Nest?
- The Nest was directed by Jan Rybkowski.
- Who stars in The Nest?
- The Nest stars Wojciech Pszoniak, Marek Bargiełowski, Wanda Neumann, Franciszek Pieczka, Bolesław Płotnicki, Henryk Bąk.
- How long is The Nest?
- The Nest has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is The Nest?
- The Nest is a History, Drama, War film.
- Where was The Nest produced?
- The Nest was produced in Poland.