When Angels Fall
Originally released in 1959. When Angels Fall is a drama film. directed by Roman Polanski. At just 21 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Barbara Lass, Roman Polanski, and Henryk Kluba
Synopsis
The twenty-one-minute-film is set in a men's public rest room and recounts the day to day existence of an elderly woman who serves as an attendant in the lavatory. As an endless procession of men pass before her, relieving themselves in the urinals, the attendant escapes her reality by daydreaming about the past and the soldier she once loved and the child she bore him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 31, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
0h 21m
21 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (37 votes)
Language
PL
Original language
Country
Poland
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PL
Production Companies
- Lodz Film School
Frequently Asked Questions
What is When Angels Fall about?
The twenty-one-minute-film is set in a men's public rest room and recounts the day to day existence of an elderly woman who serves as an attendant in the lavatory. As an endless procession of men p...
Who directed When Angels Fall?
When Angels Fall was directed by Roman Polanski.
How long is When Angels Fall?
When Angels Fall has a runtime of 0 hours and 21 minutes (21 minutes total).
When was When Angels Fall released?
When Angels Fall was released on December 31, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in When Angels Fall?
The main cast of When Angels Fall includes Barbara Lass, Roman Polanski, Henryk Kluba, Andrzej Kondratiuk, Ryszard Filipski.