Mother Joan of the Angels
Matka Joanna od Aniołów
“Maybe the trouble is not demons, but the absence of angels.”
Synopsis
A Polish priest arrives at a convent hoping to save the Mother Superior who is supposedly possessed by eight demons.
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Mother Joan of the Angels (Modern Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-01-01
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Lucyna Winnicka
Mother Joan of the Angels
Mieczysław Voit
Father Józef Suryn / Rabbi
Anna Ciepielewska
Sister Małgorzata
Maria Chwalibóg
Antosia
Kazimierz Fabisiak
Father Brym
Stanisław Jasiukiewicz
Chrząszczewski
Zygmunt Zintel
Wincenty Wołodkowicz
Jerzy Kaczmarek
Kaziuk
Franciszek Pieczka
Odryn
Jarosław Kuszewski
Juraj
Lech Wojciechowski
Piątkowski
Marian Nosek
Dominican Priest
Jerzy Walden
Dominican Priest
Marian Nowak
Zygmunt Malawski
Exorcist
Stanisław Szymczyk
Andrzej Antkowiak
Young Jew (uncredited)
Halina Billing-Wohl
Nun (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mar del Plata Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 7, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerzy Kawalerowicz
- Screenplay & Story
- Tadeusz Konwicki, Jerzy Kawalerowicz
- Original Score
- Adam Walaciński
- Original Title
- Matka Joanna od Aniołów
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Latin, Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Zespół Filmowy Kadr
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerzy Kawalerowicz
Tadeusz Konwicki, Jerzy Kawalerowicz, Jarosław Iwaszkiewicz
Adam Walaciński
Jerzy Wójcik
Wiesława Otocka
Department Leadership Roster
Roman Mann
Production Design
Tadeusz Wybult
Production Design
Roman Mann
Costume Design
Tadeusz Wybult
Costume Design
Jerzy Kawalerowicz
Director
Tadeusz Konwicki
Screenplay
Jerzy Kawalerowicz
Screenplay
Adam Walaciński
Original Music Composer
Jerzy Wójcik
Director of Photography
Wiesława Otocka
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mother Joan of the Angels
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What is Mother Joan of the Angels about?
A Polish priest arrives at a convent hoping to save the Mother Superior who is supposedly possessed by eight demons.
Who directed Mother Joan of the Angels?
Mother Joan of the Angels was directed by Jerzy Kawalerowicz.
Who stars in Mother Joan of the Angels?
The principal cast of Mother Joan of the Angels includes Lucyna Winnicka, Mieczysław Voit, Anna Ciepielewska, Maria Chwalibóg, Kazimierz Fabisiak.
When was Mother Joan of the Angels released and how long is it?
Mother Joan of the Angels was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Mother Joan of the Angels?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mother Joan of the Angels was composed by Adam Walaciński.
Is Mother Joan of the Angels based on a book or true story?
Mother Joan of the Angels is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jarosław Iwaszkiewicz".