Childhood Sins
Grzechy dzieciństwa
Synopsis
An adaptation of B. Prus's novella. The story takes place at the end of the 19th century, in a manor house falling into ruin. The protagonists are children: the steward's son, the countess's daughter, and a peasant child. The 1970s. The story of a twelve-year-old boy, Kazio, who is unruly but has a good heart. He stands up for the weak and oppressed and experiences romantic love for Countess Loni. However, this love forces him to reject friendship. Kazio is deeply affected by this and falls seriously ill.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Krzysztof Nowak-Tyszowiecki
- Screenplay & Story
- Krzysztof Nowak-Tyszowiecki, Bolesław Prus
- Original Title
- Grzechy dzieciństwa
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Zespół Filmowy "Silesia"
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Krzysztof Nowak-Tyszowiecki
Krzysztof Nowak-Tyszowiecki, Bolesław Prus
Department Leadership Roster
Krzysztof Nowak-Tyszowiecki
Writer
Krzysztof Nowak-Tyszowiecki
Director
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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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What is Childhood Sins about?
An adaptation of B. Prus's novella. The story takes place at the end of the 19th century, in a manor house falling into ruin. The protagonists are children: the steward's son, the countess's daughter, and a peasant child. The 1970s. The story of a twelve-year-old boy, Kazio, who is unruly but has a good heart. He stands up for the weak and oppressed and experiences romantic love for Countess Loni. However, this love forces him to reject friendship. Kazio is deeply affected by this and falls seriously ill.
Who directed Childhood Sins?
Childhood Sins was directed by Krzysztof Nowak-Tyszowiecki.
Who stars in Childhood Sins?
The principal cast of Childhood Sins includes Eugeniusz Kamiński, Bohdan Ejmont, Jerzy Zygmunt Nowak, Fabian Kiebicz, Katarzyna Łaniewska.
When was Childhood Sins released and how long is it?
Childhood Sins was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.