Fever (1981 film)
| Fever | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Agnieszka Holland |
| Written by | Andrzej Strug Krzysztof Teodor Toeplitz |
| Starring | Barbara Grabowska |
| Cinematography | Jacek Petrycki |
| Edited by | Halina Nawrocka |
Release date |
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Running time | 122 minutes |
| Country | Poland |
| Language | Polish |
Fever (Polish: Gorączka) is a 1981 Polish drama film directed by Agnieszka Holland. It is based on a story of writer Andrzej Strug.[1] It was entered into the 31st Berlin International Film Festival where Barbara Grabowska won the Silver Bear for Best Actress.[2]
The film takes place during the Revolution in the Kingdom of Poland (1905–07). The film was immediately banned by the Polish Communist government upon its release, because of its brutally realistic portrayal of the occupying Russian forces.[1]
Plot
The film is set at the beginning of the 20th century, when Poland fought for its independence.[1]
Cast
- Barbara Grabowska - Kama
- Adam Ferency - Wojtek Kielza
- Bogusław Linda - Gryziak
- Olgierd Łukaszewicz - Leon
- Tomasz Miedzik - Kamil
- Aleksy Awdiejew - Governor's Aide (as Aleksiej Awdiejew)
- Wiktor Grotowicz - Governor's Butler
- Tadeusz Huk - Chemist
- Michal Juszczakiewicz - Michal
- Krzysztof Kiersznowski - Activist
- Marian Lacz - Kielza's Uncle
- Pawel Nowisz - Wartki
- Ryszard Sobolewski - Governor
- Michal Tarkowski - Doctor
- Krzysztof Zaleski - Czarny
References
- ^ a b c Dixon, Wheeler Winston; Foster, Gwendolyn Audrey (March 2008). A Short History of Film. ISBN 9780813544755. Retrieved 17 February 2016.
- ^ "Berlinale 1981: Prize Winners". berlinale.de. Archived from the original on 12 October 2013. Retrieved 29 August 2010.