Angry Harvest
Originally released in 1985. Angry Harvest is a drama/romance film. directed by Agnieszka Holland.
Starring Armin Mueller-Stahl, Elisabeth Trissenaar, and Wojciech Pszoniak
Synopsis
In the winter of 1942-43, a Jewish family leaps from a train going through Silesia. They are separated in the woods, and Leon, a local peasant who's now a farmer of some wealth, discovers the woman, Rosa, and hides her in his cellar. Leon's a middle-aged Catholic bachelor, tormented by his sexual drive. He doesn't tell Rosa he's seen signs her husband is alive, and he begs her to love him. Rosa offers herself to Leon if he'll help a local Jew in hiding who needs money. Leon pays, and love between Rosa and him does develop, but then Leon's peasant subservience and his limited empathy lead to tragedy. At the war's end, a ray of sunshine comes from an unexpected place.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 20, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (12 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- ZDF
- CCC Filmkunst
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Angry Harvest about?
In the winter of 1942-43, a Jewish family leaps from a train going through Silesia. They are separated in the woods, and Leon, a local peasant who's now a farmer of some wealth, discovers the woman...
Who directed Angry Harvest?
Angry Harvest was directed by Agnieszka Holland.
How long is Angry Harvest?
Angry Harvest has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Angry Harvest released?
Angry Harvest was released on February 20, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Angry Harvest?
The main cast of Angry Harvest includes Armin Mueller-Stahl, Elisabeth Trissenaar, Wojciech Pszoniak, Gerd Baltus, Käte Jaenicke.