Winter Twilight
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Synopsis
Rumsza, the elderly railwayman, leading a sedate life with his wife, misses his only remaining son (two older boys were killed in the war). Joziuk finally returns from the military in the first scene but with the pregnant Zosia, while Rumsza expected him to marry Celinka, the daughter of Krywka, his only friend and neighbour. The hero will not accept the new situation; he throws his son and Zosia out of his house. Celinka is distressed but she still harbours hope for Joziuk. The birth of the child changes the situation: Rumsza accepts his son's relationship but Celinka decides to leave.
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Włodzisław Ziembiński
Rumsza
Maria Kierzkowa
Rumszowa
Zygmunt Zintel
Krywka
Ligia Branice
Celinka
Bogusz Bilewski
Józek Rumsza
Maria Ciesielska
Zosia
Zbigniew Stokowski
Olek
Marian Nowak
Jackowski
Janina Niczewska
Natasza
Tamara Pasławska
Lola
Stanisław Bareja
Malinowski's Helper
Mieczysław Czosnowski
Townsman
Kazimierz Fabisiak
Malinowski
Jerzy Fitio
Lernartowicz
Mieczysław Kalenik
Conductor
Maria Kaniewska
Saleswoman
Wiesław Kowalczyk
Jarosław Kuszewski
Tailor Shop Worker
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stanisław Lenartowicz
- Screenplay & Story
- Tadeusz Konwicki
- Original Score
- Adam Walaciński
- Original Title
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- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Zespół Filmowy "Rytm"
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stanisław Lenartowicz
Tadeusz Konwicki
Adam Walaciński
Mieczysław Jahoda, Czesław Świrta
Lidia Pacewicz
Department Leadership Roster
Mieczysław Jahoda
Director of Photography
Lidia Pacewicz
Editor
Jan Grandys
Production Design
Zdzisław Kielanowski
Costume Design
Stanisław Lenartowicz
Director
Tadeusz Konwicki
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Winter Twilight
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Winter Twilight about?
Rumsza, the elderly railwayman, leading a sedate life with his wife, misses his only remaining son (two older boys were killed in the war). Joziuk finally returns from the military in the first scene but with the pregnant Zosia, while Rumsza expected him to marry Celinka, the daughter of Krywka, his only friend and neighbour. The hero will not accept the new situation; he throws his son and Zosia out of his house. Celinka is distressed but she still harbours hope for Joziuk. The birth of the child changes the situation: Rumsza accepts his son's relationship but Celinka decides to leave.
Who directed Winter Twilight?
Winter Twilight was directed by Stanisław Lenartowicz.
Who stars in Winter Twilight?
The principal cast of Winter Twilight includes Włodzisław Ziembiński, Maria Kierzkowa, Zygmunt Zintel, Ligia Branice, Bogusz Bilewski.
When was Winter Twilight released and how long is it?
Winter Twilight was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Winter Twilight?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Winter Twilight was composed by Adam Walaciński.