The Maids of Wilko
Panny z Wilka
Synopsis
Set in the late '20s. A thirtyish young man, who heads a small factory, faints at the funeral of a close friend. He decides to go home to his aunt and uncle for a while, but gets involved with a family of five women who had been in love with him at one time though he had apparently loved only one, who, unknown to him, has died since his departure. The women are mainly disillusioned with life or estranged from husbands while the youngest has a crush on him.
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Daniel Olbrychski
Wiktor Ruben
Anna Seniuk
Julcia
Christine Pascal
Tunia
Maja Komorowska
Jola
Stanisława Celińska
Zosia
Krystyna Zachwatowicz
Kazia
Zofia Jaroszewska
Wiktor's Aunt
Tadeusz Białoszczyński
Wiktor's Uncle
Paul Guers
Jola's Husband
Zbigniew Zapasiewicz
Julcia's Husband
Joanna Poraska
Mother
Andrzej Łapicki
Doctor
Kazimierz Brodzikowski
Butler
Alina Rostkowska
Servant
Kazimierz Orzechowski
Priest
Halina Michalska
Servant
Jolanta Kozak-Sutowicz
Kasia
Krystyna Wolańska
Servant
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrzej Wajda
- Screenplay & Story
- Zbigniew Kaminski
- Original Score
- Karol Szymanowski
- Original Title
- Panny z Wilka
- Country of Origin
- France, Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Pierson Production, Les Films Molière, Zespół Filmowy "X"
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrzej Wajda
Zbigniew Kaminski, Jarosław Iwaszkiewicz
Karol Szymanowski
Edward Kłosiński
Halina Prugar-Ketling
Department Leadership Roster
Allan Starski
Production Design
Wiesława Starska
Costume Design
Andrzej Wajda
Director
Zbigniew Kaminski
Screenplay
Halina Prugar-Ketling
Editor
Edward Kłosiński
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Maids of Wilko
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Maids of Wilko about?
Set in the late '20s. A thirtyish young man, who heads a small factory, faints at the funeral of a close friend. He decides to go home to his aunt and uncle for a while, but gets involved with a family of five women who had been in love with him at one time though he had apparently loved only one, who, unknown to him, has died since his departure. The women are mainly disillusioned with life or estranged from husbands while the youngest has a crush on him.
Who directed The Maids of Wilko?
The Maids of Wilko was directed by Andrzej Wajda.
Who stars in The Maids of Wilko?
The principal cast of The Maids of Wilko includes Daniel Olbrychski, Anna Seniuk, Christine Pascal, Maja Komorowska, Stanisława Celińska.
When was The Maids of Wilko released and how long is it?
The Maids of Wilko was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for The Maids of Wilko?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Maids of Wilko was composed by Karol Szymanowski.