Farewells
Pożegnania
Synopsis
The story takes place before World War II and centers on Pawel, a member of a conservative, middle-class family, and his love for Lidka, a taxi dancer. Social conventions and the lovers' inability to defy those forces Pawel and Lidka benefit. Times change, war breaks out, leading to Pawel sent to Auschwitz while Lidka marry his cousin. Their love has survived and conventions are no longer the issue.
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Maria Wachowiak
Lidka
Tadeusz Janczar
Paweł
Gustaw Holoubek
Mirek
Stanisław Jaworski
Doctor Janowski
Stanisław Milski
Professor
Zdzisław Mrożewski
Paweł's Father
Irena Netto
Landlady
Józef Pieracki
Professor Michniewicz
Irena Starkówna
Countess Róża
Helena Sokołowska
Waleria Siekierzyńska
Hanna Skarżanka
Maryna
Jarema Stępowski
Waiter
Saturnin Żórawski
Feliks
Marian Beczkowski
Pikolak (uncredited)
Seweryn Butrym
German Officer (uncredited)
Kazimierz Fabisiak
Man at the Bar (uncredited)
Teresa Gawlikowska
Dancer (uncredited)
Bogumił Kobiela
Count Tolo (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wojciech Has
- Screenplay & Story
- Wojciech Has, Stanisław Dygat
- Original Score
- Lucjan Kaszycki
- Original Title
- Pożegnania
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Zespół Filmowy "Syrena"
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wojciech Has
Wojciech Has, Stanisław Dygat
Lucjan Kaszycki
Mieczysław Jahoda
Zofia Dwornik
Department Leadership Roster
Zofia Dwornik
Editor
Wojciech Has
Director
Roman Wołyniec
Production Design
Wiesława Chojkowska
Costume Design
Janusz Krasowski
Costume Design
Wojciech Has
Screenplay
Stanisław Dygat
Screenplay
Mieczysław Jahoda
Director of Photography
Lucjan Kaszycki
Original Music Composer
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Polish Films
Polish cinema: Wikidata country-of-origin Poland, merged with the canon (Polish Film School, Moral Anxiety, Has, Zulawski, Kieslowski, Wajda, contemporary).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Farewells
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Farewells about?
The story takes place before World War II and centers on Pawel, a member of a conservative, middle-class family, and his love for Lidka, a taxi dancer. Social conventions and the lovers' inability to defy those forces Pawel and Lidka benefit. Times change, war breaks out, leading to Pawel sent to Auschwitz while Lidka marry his cousin. Their love has survived and conventions are no longer the issue.
Who directed Farewells?
Farewells was directed by Wojciech Has.
Who stars in Farewells?
The principal cast of Farewells includes Maria Wachowiak, Tadeusz Janczar, Gustaw Holoubek, Stanisław Jaworski, Stanisław Milski.
When was Farewells released and how long is it?
Farewells was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Farewells?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Farewells was composed by Lucjan Kaszycki.
Is Farewells based on a book or true story?
Farewells is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stanisław Dygat".