The Real End of the Great War
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Synopsis
Róża marries a promising young architect, Juliusz. Then World War II breaks out and within weeks Juliusz is deported to a concentration camp. Months, and then years go by, until Róża abandons any hope that her husband might return. She meets and falls in love with another man, and tries to put her life back together, but one day, unexpectedly, Juliusz does return - a shattered, mere ghost of his former self, physically crippled and tormented by memories of the camps. First out of duty, then out of pity, Róża starts to care for him, but her feelings slowly are transformed into a kind of revulsion
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Lucyna Winnicka
Róża Zborska
Janina Sokołowska
Józia
Roland Głowacki
Juliusz
Andrzej Szalawski
Professor Stęgień
Olga Bielska
Irena
Helena Dąbrowska
Flower Seller
Janina Jabłonowska
Psychiatrist's Wife
Edward Gliński
Szymek
Kazimierz Dębowski
Psychiatrist Ludwik
Zdzisław Leśniak
Man leading a Wedding Procession
Gustaw Lutkiewicz
Henryk Thiel
Maciej Maciejewski
Foreman
Tadeusz Minc
Wacław
Mariusz Gorczyński
Party Guest (uncredited)
Eugeniusz Kamiński
SS Soldier (uncredited)
Andrzej Kopiczyński
(uncredited)
Czesław Piaskowski
Gestapo Officer (uncredited)
Leonard Pietraszak
Party Guest (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerzy Kawalerowicz
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerzy Kawalerowicz, Jerzy Zawieyski
- Original Score
- Adam Walaciński
- Original Title
- Prawdziwy koniec wielkiej wojny
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Zespół Filmowy Kadr
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerzy Kawalerowicz
Jerzy Kawalerowicz, Jerzy Zawieyski
Adam Walaciński
Jerzy Lipman
Wiesława Otocka
Department Leadership Roster
Roman Mann
Production Design
Lidia Rzeszewska
Costume Design
Jerzy Kawalerowicz
Screenplay
Jerzy Zawieyski
Screenplay
Jerzy Kawalerowicz
Director
Wiesława Otocka
Editor
Jerzy Lipman
Director of Photography
Adam Walaciński
Original Music Composer
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Polish Films
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What is The Real End of the Great War about?
Róża marries a promising young architect, Juliusz. Then World War II breaks out and within weeks Juliusz is deported to a concentration camp. Months, and then years go by, until Róża abandons any hope that her husband might return. She meets and falls in love with another man, and tries to put her life back together, but one day, unexpectedly, Juliusz does return - a shattered, mere ghost of his former self, physically crippled and tormented by memories of the camps. First out of duty, then out of pity, Róża starts to care for him, but her feelings slowly are transformed into a kind of revulsion
Who directed The Real End of the Great War?
The Real End of the Great War was directed by Jerzy Kawalerowicz.
Who stars in The Real End of the Great War?
The principal cast of The Real End of the Great War includes Lucyna Winnicka, Janina Sokołowska, Roland Głowacki, Andrzej Szalawski, Olga Bielska.
When was The Real End of the Great War released and how long is it?
The Real End of the Great War was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Real End of the Great War?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Real End of the Great War was composed by Adam Walaciński.
Is The Real End of the Great War based on a book or true story?
The Real End of the Great War is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jerzy Zawieyski".