Herbert. Barbarian in the Garden
Herbert. Barbarzyńca w ogrodzie
Synopsis
Polish author Zbigniew Herbert is one of the most remarkable poets of the 20th century. His works have been translated into 40 languages, acclaimed and awarded around the world, mainly because of its timeless and universal dimension. In Poland, his significance is even greater, as Herbert was a moral guide in his native country. His poetry was of great importance during the fight against communism. Many Poles learned his poems by heart and remember them up to this day. However, behind the crystalline beauty of his poetry, there is a man struggling with everyday life. His story told by his wife, Katarzyna, and people who were close to him unveils a picture of a unique, yet complex artist. A model of intelligence, humour and charm, on the one hand, Herbert has been struggling with anger, physical pain and mental illness, on the other.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rafael Lewandowski
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrzej Franaszek, Rafael Lewandowski
- Original Title
- Herbert. Barbarzyńca w ogrodzie
- Country of Origin
- Poland, France
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Mazowiecki Instytut Kultury, CANAL+ Polska, Donten & Lacroix Films, Lutetia Arabians, Telewizja Polska, Blick Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rafael Lewandowski
Andrzej Franaszek, Rafael Lewandowski
Department Leadership Roster
Rafael Lewandowski
Director
Andrzej Franaszek
Screenplay
Rafael Lewandowski
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What is Herbert. Barbarian in the Garden about?
Polish author Zbigniew Herbert is one of the most remarkable poets of the 20th century. His works have been translated into 40 languages, acclaimed and awarded around the world, mainly because of its timeless and universal dimension. In Poland, his significance is even greater, as Herbert was a moral guide in his native country. His poetry was of great importance during the fight against communism. Many Poles learned his poems by heart and remember them up to this day. However, behind the crystalline beauty of his poetry, there is a man struggling with everyday life. His story told by his wife, Katarzyna, and people who were close to him unveils a picture of a unique, yet complex artist. A model of intelligence, humour and charm, on the one hand, Herbert has been struggling with anger, physical pain and mental illness, on the other.
Who directed Herbert. Barbarian in the Garden?
Herbert. Barbarian in the Garden was directed by Rafael Lewandowski.
Who stars in Herbert. Barbarian in the Garden?
The principal cast of Herbert. Barbarian in the Garden includes Zbigniew Herbert, Andrzej Chyra.
When was Herbert. Barbarian in the Garden released and how long is it?
Herbert. Barbarian in the Garden was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.