The Cross and the Axe
Krzyż i Topór
Synopsis
An elegiac documentary about Krzyżtopór Castle in the village of Ujazd, southern Poland. Built between 1627 and 1644 by Krzysztof Ossoliński. It was occupied until 1770 when it was destroyed by the Russian army during the military actions against the army of the Bar Confederation. Nowadays, the castle is classified as a permanent ruin. The film is a powerful meditation on lasting tradition and historical decline; The images are accompanied by a folk ballad about the castle’s history, performed by the village choir from Iwaniska.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bogdan Dziworski
- Original Title
- Krzyż i Topór
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 14m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bogdan Dziworski
Department Leadership Roster
Bogdan Dziworski
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is The Cross and the Axe about?
An elegiac documentary about Krzyżtopór Castle in the village of Ujazd, southern Poland. Built between 1627 and 1644 by Krzysztof Ossoliński. It was occupied until 1770 when it was destroyed by the Russian army during the military actions against the army of the Bar Confederation. Nowadays, the castle is classified as a permanent ruin. The film is a powerful meditation on lasting tradition and historical decline; The images are accompanied by a folk ballad about the castle’s history, performed by the village choir from Iwaniska.
Who directed The Cross and the Axe?
The Cross and the Axe was directed by Bogdan Dziworski.
Who stars in The Cross and the Axe?
The principal cast of The Cross and the Axe includes Not specified.
When was The Cross and the Axe released and how long is it?
The Cross and the Axe was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 14m.