The Nest
Gniazdo
Synopsis
Told in flashback as Mieszko lies feverish in his bed just before the Battle of Cedynia, Gniazdo recounts how the revered leader extended Poland's borders, formed an alliance with Emperor Otto I, and ultimately strengthened his country's autonomy by achieving victory during that crucial battle in the year 972.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Wojciech Pszoniak
Mieszko I
Marek Bargiełowski
Czcibór, Mieszko's brother
Wanda Neumann
Dobrawa
Franciszek Pieczka
Mrokota
Bolesław Płotnicki
Ziemiomysł, Mieszko's father
Henryk Bąk
Boleslaw I Okrutny, Dubrawa's father
Tadeusz Białoszczyński
Markgraf Geron
Janusz Bylczyński
Markgraf Hodon
Włodzimierz Maciudziński
Świętopełk, Mieszko's brother
Czesław Wołłejko
Emperor Otto I 'The Great'
Andrzej Szalawski
Odolan, Mieszko's Uncle
Iga Mayr
The Witch
Edmund Fetting
Krystian, Dobrawa's brother
Aleksander Fogiel
Man at Baptism
Aleksander Gąssowski
The Resigning Council of Elders Member
Wirgiliusz Gryń
Żegota
Lech Grzmociński
Bronisz
August Kowalczyk
Czech Aristocrat
Release History & Theatrical Window
Szczecin
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jan Rybkowski
- Screenplay & Story
- Aleksander Ścibor-Rylski
- Original Score
- Jerzy Maksymiuk
- Original Title
- Gniazdo
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Studio Filmowe Kadr
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jan Rybkowski
Aleksander Ścibor-Rylski
Jerzy Maksymiuk
Marek Nowicki
Wiesława Otocka
Department Leadership Roster
Magdalena Biernawska-Teslawska
Costume Design
Aleksander Ścibor-Rylski
Screenplay
Wojciech Krysztofiak
Production Design
Marek Nowicki
Director of Photography
Wiesława Otocka
Editor
Jan Rybkowski
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Nest.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Nest.
list16
Medieval
Auto-filled from Letterboxd lists
Polish Films
Polish cinema: Wikidata country-of-origin Poland, merged with the canon (Polish Film School, Moral Anxiety, Has, Zulawski, Kieslowski, Wajda, contemporary).
More Like The Nest
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Nest
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Nest about?
Told in flashback as Mieszko lies feverish in his bed just before the Battle of Cedynia, Gniazdo recounts how the revered leader extended Poland's borders, formed an alliance with Emperor Otto I, and ultimately strengthened his country's autonomy by achieving victory during that crucial battle in the year 972.
Who directed The Nest?
The Nest was directed by Jan Rybkowski.
Who stars in The Nest?
The principal cast of The Nest includes Wojciech Pszoniak, Marek Bargiełowski, Wanda Neumann, Franciszek Pieczka, Bolesław Płotnicki.
When was The Nest released and how long is it?
The Nest was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Nest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Nest was composed by Jerzy Maksymiuk.