Warsaw: Year 5703
Originally released in 1992. Warsaw: Year 5703 is a war/drama film. directed by Janusz Kijowski.
Starring Lambert Wilson, Hanna Schygulla, and Julie Delpy
Synopsis
In the winter of 1943 two young Jews, Alek and Fryda, escape, via sewer tunnels, from the atrocities underway in Warsaw ghetto. Alek, entrusted with undeveloped photos of the horrors within, makes his way to a supposedly safe apartment only to find it occupied by Germans. Another tenant, a pole Stephania, abruptly offers to shelter him in her spacious apartment. She comforts him and they make love that very night. Stefania is uncommonly generous and willing to jeopardize her own safety by hiding a Jew. She even goes to a nearby church and rescues Fryda. But Fryda is ungrateful and proceeds to sabotage the trio's safety in insidious ways.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 26, 1992
33 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
4.7/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Poland
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Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Molécule
- CCC Filmkunst
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Warsaw: Year 5703 about?
In the winter of 1943 two young Jews, Alek and Fryda, escape, via sewer tunnels, from the atrocities underway in Warsaw ghetto. Alek, entrusted with undeveloped photos of the horrors within, makes ...
Who directed Warsaw: Year 5703?
Warsaw: Year 5703 was directed by Janusz Kijowski.
How long is Warsaw: Year 5703?
Warsaw: Year 5703 has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Warsaw: Year 5703 released?
Warsaw: Year 5703 was released on August 26, 1992 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Warsaw: Year 5703?
The main cast of Warsaw: Year 5703 includes Lambert Wilson, Hanna Schygulla, Julie Delpy, Władysław Kowalski, Piotr Cieślak.