The Border
Granica
Synopsis
Zenon Ziembiewicz, a young, budding journalist, comes to his parents' manor house for a vacation. Here he enters into an affair with the lovely Justyna Bogutówna, the daughter of a cook. When the canicule comes to an end, Zenon packs his bags and leaves for Paris to study. Returning after a year with a doctorate in political science, he makes a fast and glamorous career. He becomes the editor-in-chief of the local newspaper and, soon after, mayor of the city. He also marries Elzbieta Biecka, but still does not break up with Justyna.
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Krystyna Janda
Elżbieta Biecka
Sławomira Łozińska
Justyna Bogutówna
Andrzej Seweryn
Zenon Ziembiewicz
Władysław Hańcza
minister
Zofia Jaroszewska
Kolichowska
Barbara Krafftówna
wojewodzina
Barbara Ludwiżanka
Ziembiewiczowa, matka Zenona
Józef Fryźlewicz
Antoni, inspektor policji
Zofia Mrozowska
hrabina Tczewska
Zdzisław Mrożewski
Ziembiewicz, ojciec Zenona
Bronisław Pawlik
niespełniony poeta w salonie Kolichowskiej
Halina Winiarska
Biecka, matka Elżbiety
Edward Rączkowski
recepcjonista w hotelu
Zdzisław Wardejn
ksiądz Czerlon
Ewa Wiśniewska
znajoma Ziembiewicza z czasów paryskich
Piotr Wysocki
hrabia Tczewski, brat hrabiny
Tadeusz Łomnicki
starosta Czechliński, wcześniej redaktor naczelny "Niwy"
Halina Buyno-Łoza
starsza pani w salonie Kolichowskiej
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jan Rybkowski
- Screenplay & Story
- Józef Hen
- Original Score
- Piotr Hertel
- Original Title
- Granica
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Zespół Filmowy "Pryzmat"
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jan Rybkowski
Józef Hen, Zofia Nałkowska
Piotr Hertel
Marek Nowicki
Wiesława Otocka
Department Leadership Roster
Jan Rybkowski
Director
Piotr Hertel
Original Music Composer
Marek Nowicki
Director of Photography
Wiesława Otocka
Editor
Adam T. Nowakowski
Production Design
Marta Kobierska
Costume Design
Józef Hen
Screenplay
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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 The Border
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Border about?
Zenon Ziembiewicz, a young, budding journalist, comes to his parents' manor house for a vacation. Here he enters into an affair with the lovely Justyna Bogutówna, the daughter of a cook. When the canicule comes to an end, Zenon packs his bags and leaves for Paris to study. Returning after a year with a doctorate in political science, he makes a fast and glamorous career. He becomes the editor-in-chief of the local newspaper and, soon after, mayor of the city. He also marries Elzbieta Biecka, but still does not break up with Justyna.
Who directed The Border?
The Border was directed by Jan Rybkowski.
Who stars in The Border?
The principal cast of The Border includes Krystyna Janda, Sławomira Łozińska, Andrzej Seweryn, Władysław Hańcza, Zofia Jaroszewska.
When was The Border released and how long is it?
The Border was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Border?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Border was composed by Piotr Hertel.
Is The Border based on a book or true story?
The Border is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Zofia Nałkowska".