| Description |
1 videodisc (109 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, Region 1 encoding, letterboxed (aspect ratio, 1.66:1). |
| Note |
"A Polish-American-German coproduction." |
| Cast |
Maja Komorowska, Scott Wilson, Hanna Skarzanka, Ewa Dałkowska. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Slawomir Idziak ; art director, Janusz Sosnowski ; editor, Marek Denys ; music, Wojciech Kilar ; orchestra, Polish Symphony Orchestra, Kattowitz, conductor, Antoniego Wita. |
| Note |
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1984. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: PG. |
| Summary |
In the wake of World War II, an American soldier (Norman played by Scott Wilson) forms a delicate friendship with a war widow (Emilia played by Maja Komorowska) amid the devastation of 1946 Poland. In spite of the language barrier, painful memories of their past, and the many cultural divisions that separate them, Norman and Emilia dare to steal a moment of happiness together. |
| Note |
Special features: interview with Scott Wilson. In this 30-minute video interview, actor Scott Wilson recalls the making of "A year of the quiet sun", his entry into show business, and discusses his career as a whole; original theatrical trailer; photo gallery. |
| Awards |
Golden Lion Award at the filmfestival Venice, 1984. |
| Language |
In Polish and English with optional English subtitles. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Local Note |
WNPLFFDVD |
| Subject |
World War, 1939-1945 -- Poland -- Drama.
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War widows -- Poland -- Drama.
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Soldiers -- United States -- Drama.
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| Indexed Term |
II Wojna Światowa Polska Dramat. |
| Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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Feature films.
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Fiction films.
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| Added Author |
Zanussi, Krzysztof, 1939-
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Komorowska, Maja, 1938-
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Wilson, Scott, 1942-2018
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Skarzanka, Hanna, 1917-1992.
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Dalkowska, Ewa, 1947-
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Zespół Filmowy TOR.
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TeleCulture (Firm)
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Regina Ziegler Filmproduktion.
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Kino International Corporation.
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| Standard No. |
738329025823 |
| Music No. |
K258 Kino on Video |
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