Year 1863
Rok 1863
Synopsis
A Polish silent film from 1922, it was the first adaptation of Stefan Żeromski's 1912 novel "The Faithful River." The film's central theme is the love story of Prince Odrowąż, a wounded insurgent, and Salomea, and the fateful intervention of the prince's mother. The plot is complemented by allegorical tableaux vivants by Artur Grottger from the "Polonia" and "Lithuania" series. The final scene depicts a group of veterans of the January Uprising in independent Poland.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Puchalski
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Puchalski
- Original Title
- Rok 1863
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Phos
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Puchalski
Edward Puchalski, Stefan Żeromski
Albert Wywerka
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Puchalski
Director
Edward Puchalski
Screenplay
Albert Wywerka
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Year 1863
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What is Year 1863 about?
A Polish silent film from 1922, it was the first adaptation of Stefan Żeromski's 1912 novel "The Faithful River." The film's central theme is the love story of Prince Odrowąż, a wounded insurgent, and Salomea, and the fateful intervention of the prince's mother. The plot is complemented by allegorical tableaux vivants by Artur Grottger from the "Polonia" and "Lithuania" series. The final scene depicts a group of veterans of the January Uprising in independent Poland.
Who directed Year 1863?
Year 1863 was directed by Edward Puchalski.
Who stars in Year 1863?
The principal cast of Year 1863 includes Ryszard Sobiszewski, Stanislawa Chrzanowska, Maria Hryniewicz, Helena Marcello-Palińska, Antoni Bednarczyk.
When was Year 1863 released and how long is it?
Year 1863 was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Is Year 1863 based on a book or true story?
Year 1863 is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stefan Żeromski".