Fever (1981 film)
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).
| 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 |
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
- 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. Retrieved 29 August 2010.
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