Ashes and Diamonds
Popiół i diament
“Touched with the fire and rebellion of a new generation of Polish film makers”
Synopsis
A young academy soldier, Maciek Chelmicki, is ordered to shoot the secretary of the KW PPR. A coincidence causes him to kill someone else. Meeting face to face with his victim, he gets a shock. He faces the necessity of repeating the assassination. He meets Krystyna, a girl working as a barmaid in the restaurant of the "Monopol" hotel. His affection for her makes him even more aware of the senselessness of killing at the end of the war. Loyalty to the oath he took, and thus the obligation to obey the order, tips the scales.
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Ashes And Diamonds aka Popiól i diament (1958) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-01-25
Top Cast
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Zbigniew Cybulski
Maciek Chełmicki
Ewa Krzyżewska
Krystyna Rozbicka
Wacław Zastrzeżynski
Szczuka
Adam Pawlikowski
Andrzej Kossecki
Bogumił Kobiela
Drewnowski
Jan Ciecierski
Porter
Stanisław Milski
Pieniążek
Artur Młodnicki
Kotowicz
Halina Kwiatkowska
Staniewiczowa
Ignacy Machowski
Waga
Zbigniew Skowroński
Slomka
Barbara Krafftówna
Stefka
Aleksander Sewruk
Święcki
Zofia Czerwińska
Lili
Irena Orzecka
Jurgieluszka
Halina Siekierko
Puciatycka
Grażyna Staniszewska
Hanka Lewicka
Jerzy Adamczak
Maj. Wrona
Release History & Theatrical Window
São Paulo International Film Festival (2K Restoration)
Festival / Special Debut
January 8, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrzej Wajda
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerzy Andrzejewski, Andrzej Wajda
- Original Title
- Popiół i diament
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Zespół Filmowy Kadr
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrzej Wajda
Jerzy Andrzejewski, Andrzej Wajda
Jerzy Wójcik
Halina Nawrocka
Department Leadership Roster
Andrzej Wajda
Director
Jerzy Wójcik
Director of Photography
Roman Mann
Production Design
Jerzy Andrzejewski
Screenplay
Andrzej Wajda
Screenplay
Halina Nawrocka
Editor
Katarzyna Chodorowicz
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ashes and Diamonds
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ashes and Diamonds about?
A young academy soldier, Maciek Chelmicki, is ordered to shoot the secretary of the KW PPR. A coincidence causes him to kill someone else. Meeting face to face with his victim, he gets a shock. He faces the necessity of repeating the assassination. He meets Krystyna, a girl working as a barmaid in the restaurant of the "Monopol" hotel. His affection for her makes him even more aware of the senselessness of killing at the end of the war. Loyalty to the oath he took, and thus the obligation to obey the order, tips the scales.
Who directed Ashes and Diamonds?
Ashes and Diamonds was directed by Andrzej Wajda.
Who stars in Ashes and Diamonds?
The principal cast of Ashes and Diamonds includes Zbigniew Cybulski, Ewa Krzyżewska, Wacław Zastrzeżynski, Adam Pawlikowski, Bogumił Kobiela.
When was Ashes and Diamonds released and how long is it?
Ashes and Diamonds was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Is Ashes and Diamonds based on a book or true story?
Ashes and Diamonds is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jerzy Andrzejewski".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ashes and Diamonds?
Ashes and Diamonds holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP.