The Issa Valley
Originally released in 1982. The Issa Valley is a drama film. directed by Tadeusz Konwicki.
Starring Anna Dymna, Maria Pakulnis, and Danuta Szaflarska
Synopsis
The film evokes a childhood in rural Lithuania between the wars. A country boy, Tomaszek, lives on a rich estate, situated on the Polish border. He realizes that the Issa Valley he lives in is to be torn apart by internal political conflicts and unrests among the mixed population of Poles, Lithuanians, Jews and Russians. He, however, is captivated by a paradise surrounding him, the forest, and his fantasies.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 20, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
PL
Original language
Country
Poland
Production
Director
Top Cast
Anna Dymna
as Magdalena, gospodyni księdza Peikswy
Maria Pakulnis
as Barbarka, służąca Romualda
Danuta Szaflarska
as Michalina Surkontowa, babcia Tomaszka
Ewa Wiśniewska
as Helena Juchniewicz, ciotka Tomaszka
Edward Dziewoński
as Kazimierz Surkont, dziadek Tomaszka
Krzysztof Gosztyła
as leśnik Baltazar
Jerzy Kamas
as Romuald Bukowski, sąsiad Surkontów
Jerzy Kryszak
as diabeł Niemczyk
Maciej Mazurkiewicz
as Tomaszek
Ewa Florczak
as Antonina, służąca Surkontów
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PL
Production Companies
- Zespół Filmowy "Perspektywa"
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Issa Valley about?
The film evokes a childhood in rural Lithuania between the wars. A country boy, Tomaszek, lives on a rich estate, situated on the Polish border. He realizes that the Issa Valley he lives in is to b...
Who directed The Issa Valley?
The Issa Valley was directed by Tadeusz Konwicki.
How long is The Issa Valley?
The Issa Valley has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was The Issa Valley released?
The Issa Valley was released on September 20, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Issa Valley?
The main cast of The Issa Valley includes Anna Dymna, Maria Pakulnis, Danuta Szaflarska, Ewa Wiśniewska, Edward Dziewoński.