Birth Certificate
Originally released in 1961. Birth Certificate is a drama/war film. directed by Stanisław Różewicz.
Starring Henryk Hryniewicz, Wojciech Siemion, and Edward Mincer
Synopsis
Three separate stories depicting the tense everyday life during occupation, as seen through the eyes of children. In “On the Road,” the two main protagonists are lost in the September’s strife: a young boy, and a soldier transporting the valueless documents of his broken unit. In “Letter from the Concentration Camp” the story’s protagonists are young boys who help their mother during the hardships of the occupation. Their treasure is an officer uniform belonging their father who is being held in a prisoner of war camp. In “Blood Drop,” the Germans find a set of typical Aryan characteristics in this story’s protagonist – a Jewish girl, hiding in an orphanage.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 2, 1961
64 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (22 votes)
Language
PL
Original language
Country
Poland
Production
Director
Top Cast
Henryk Hryniewicz
as Janek
Wojciech Siemion
as Józef
Edward Mincer
as Zbyszek
Andrzej Banaszewski
as Heniek
Pawel Rózewicz
as Jacek
Beata Barszczewska
as Mirka
Zofia Małynicz
as Refuge Manager
Barbara Rachwalska
as Woman from the Forester
Mieczysław Stoor
as German Motocyclist
Janusz Kłosiński
as Shop Owner
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PL
Production Companies
- Zespół Filmowy "Rytm"
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Birth Certificate about?
Three separate stories depicting the tense everyday life during occupation, as seen through the eyes of children. In “On the Road,” the two main protagonists are lost in the September’s strif...
Who directed Birth Certificate?
Birth Certificate was directed by Stanisław Różewicz.
How long is Birth Certificate?
Birth Certificate has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was Birth Certificate released?
Birth Certificate was released on October 2, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Birth Certificate?
The main cast of Birth Certificate includes Henryk Hryniewicz, Wojciech Siemion, Edward Mincer, Andrzej Banaszewski, Pawel Rózewicz.