Unearthed
Sous la terre
Synopsis
In 1967, extensive archaeological excavations took place near the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, during which over 16,000 objects belonging to deportees were uncovered. The excavations became the subject of a 14-minute documentary film, shot on location by director Andrzej Brzozowski. Ania Szczepańska followed in the footsteps of this film and the entire event with her film Unearthed, which she worked on for 14 years. Her documentary follows the author’s search for the circumstances surrounding the making of the film, and the significance of the excavations themselves.
Top Cast
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Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ania Szczepańska
- Original Score
- Paweł Mykietyn, Joanna Halszka Sokołowska, Hubert Zemler
- Original Title
- Sous la terre
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French, Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Bachibouzouk, Les Poissons Volants, Histoire TV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ania Szczepańska
Paweł Mykietyn, Joanna Halszka Sokołowska, Hubert Zemler
Paweł Sobczyk
Virginia Subramaniyam
Department Leadership Roster
Ania Szczepańska
Director
Paweł Sobczyk
Director of Photography
Paweł Mykietyn
Original Music Composer
Joanna Halszka Sokołowska
Original Music Composer
Hubert Zemler
Original Music Composer
Virginia Subramaniyam
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Unearthed.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Unearthed
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Unearthed about?
In 1967, extensive archaeological excavations took place near the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, during which over 16,000 objects belonging to deportees were uncovered. The excavations became the subject of a 14-minute documentary film, shot on location by director Andrzej Brzozowski. Ania Szczepańska followed in the footsteps of this film and the entire event with her film Unearthed, which she worked on for 14 years. Her documentary follows the author’s search for the circumstances surrounding the making of the film, and the significance of the excavations themselves.
Who directed Unearthed?
Unearthed was directed by Ania Szczepańska.
Who stars in Unearthed?
The principal cast of Unearthed includes Ania Szczepańska.
When was Unearthed released and how long is it?
Unearthed was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Unearthed?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Unearthed was composed by Paweł Mykietyn, Joanna Halszka Sokołowska, Hubert Zemler.