Cracow by Polanski
Originally released in 2010. Cracow by Polanski is a documentary film. directed by Maciej Grabysa. At just 25 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Roman Polanski, Adam Fiut, and Barbara Lass
Synopsis
Roman Polanski lived in Cracow/Krakow during 1936-1955 - almost 20 years of his life. These years formed him to become one of the most popular film directors of the world. The title of the documentary refers to Roman Polanski's autobiography "Roman by Polanski". By the end of 1930's Cracow/Krakow 250 000 inhabitants, about 50 000 were Jews. It was one of the happiest time in young Roman's life. WWII made him leave the Cracow ghetto and he was hidden by a Polish family near the city. After the war till 1955, it was not only the hard Stalin's time but also the time when young Roman discovered his passion for art, especially the cinema. In these times he played in social realistic plays in Young Spectator Theatre and in puppet plays in Groteska Theatre, Cracow. Finally he left Cracow for Lodz in 1955 to study directing at the Film Academy.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PL
Production Companies
- Jaroslaw Manka Film
- Telewizja Polska
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cracow by Polanski about?
Roman Polanski lived in Cracow/Krakow during 1936-1955 - almost 20 years of his life. These years formed him to become one of the most popular film directors of the world. The title of the document...
Who directed Cracow by Polanski?
Cracow by Polanski was directed by Maciej Grabysa.
How long is Cracow by Polanski?
Cracow by Polanski has a runtime of 0 hours and 25 minutes (25 minutes total).
When was Cracow by Polanski released?
Cracow by Polanski was released on June 28, 2010 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Cracow by Polanski?
The main cast of Cracow by Polanski includes Roman Polanski, Adam Fiut, Barbara Lass, Nikola Todorow, Ryszard Polanski.