Testament (1970)

The film devoted to Tadeusz Borowski's work has the form of a multi-part suite consisting of very short episodes, in which the fragments and poems read by Borowski are accompanied by photographs from the Auschwitz camp, reproductions of Andrzej Wróblewski's paintings, film archival and contemporary photographs. He presents Borowski's work in an extremely emotional way in the context of the artist's stay in the concentration camp, showing the influence of this experience on Borowski's writing and on the vision of the fate of his generation.

Director: Józef Gębski, Antoni Halor
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 28 min
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Country: Poland
Language: Polski
Original Language: pl
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Testament about?
The film devoted to Tadeusz Borowski's work has the form of a multi-part suite consisting of very short episodes, in which the fragments and poems read by Borowski are accompanied by photographs from the Auschwitz camp, reproductions of Andrzej Wróblewski's paintings, film archival and contemporary photographs. He presents Borowski's work in an extremely emotional way in the context of the artist's stay in the concentration camp, showing the influence of this experience on Borowski's writing and on the vision of the fate of his generation.
Who directed Testament?
Testament was directed by Józef Gębski, Antoni Halor.
How long is Testament?
Testament has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
What genre is Testament?
Testament is a Documentary film.
Where was Testament produced?
Testament was produced in Poland.