A Year of the Quiet Sun
Rok spokojnego słońca
Synopsis
Shortly after World War II an American soldier (Norman) and a Polish refugee (Emilia) fall in love. Eventually he will return to the U.S. and both expect that she will soon follow him with her mother. Emilia's mother is sick, but will recover with the right medicine. But the mother, and not Emilia, knows that there will only be one ticket...
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A Year of the Quiet Sun (1984) (Official Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-10-26
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Maja Komorowska
Emilia
Scott Wilson
Norman
Hanna Skarżanka
matka Emilii
Ewa Dałkowska
prostytutka Stella
Vadim Glowna
Niemiec, klient Stelli
Danny Webb
David, kolega Normana
Zbigniew Zapasiewicz
ubek
Tadeusz Bradecki
tłumacz Normana
Jerzy Nowak
lekarz przy ekshumacji zwłok
Jerzy Stuhr
przewodnik Adzio
Wiesław Michnikowski
ksiądz
Halina Łabonarska
siostra przełożona Domu Opieki dla Dorosłych
Zofia Rysiówna
siostra tłumaczka
Gustaw Lutkiewicz
właściciel piekarni
Daria Trafankowska
dziewczyna wydająca jedzenie po koncercie
Janusz Gajos
szef szabrowników
Marek Kondrat
szabrownik "Malutki"
Marcin Troński
szabrownik "Pchełka"
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Krzysztof Zanussi
- Screenplay & Story
- Krzysztof Zanussi
- Original Score
- Wojciech Kilar
- Original Title
- Rok spokojnego słońca
- Country of Origin
- Poland, Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- TeleCulture, Zespół Filmowy "Tor", Ziegler Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Krzysztof Zanussi
Krzysztof Zanussi
Wojciech Kilar
Sławomir Idziak
Marek Denys
Hartwig Schmidt, Regina Ziegler, Michał Szczerbic, Michael Böhme
Department Leadership Roster
Krzysztof Zanussi
Director
Hartwig Schmidt
Producer
Regina Ziegler
Producer
Sławomir Idziak
Director of Photography
Marek Denys
Editor
Janusz Sosnowski
Production Design
Magdalena Biedrzycka
Costume Design
Wojciech Kilar
Original Music Composer
Krzysztof Zanussi
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Year of the Quiet Sun
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What is A Year of the Quiet Sun about?
Shortly after World War II an American soldier (Norman) and a Polish refugee (Emilia) fall in love. Eventually he will return to the U.S. and both expect that she will soon follow him with her mother. Emilia's mother is sick, but will recover with the right medicine. But the mother, and not Emilia, knows that there will only be one ticket...
Who directed A Year of the Quiet Sun?
A Year of the Quiet Sun was directed by Krzysztof Zanussi.
Who stars in A Year of the Quiet Sun?
The principal cast of A Year of the Quiet Sun includes Maja Komorowska, Scott Wilson, Hanna Skarżanka, Ewa Dałkowska, Vadim Glowna.
When was A Year of the Quiet Sun released and how long is it?
A Year of the Quiet Sun was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for A Year of the Quiet Sun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Year of the Quiet Sun was composed by Wojciech Kilar.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Year of the Quiet Sun?
A Year of the Quiet Sun holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).