Fever (1981 film)

Fever (Polish: Gorączka) is a 1981 Polish drama film directed by Agnieszka Holland. It is based on a story of writer Andrzej Strug.[1] It was entered into the 31st Berlin International Film Festival where Barbara Grabowska won the Silver Bear for Best Actress.[2]

Fever
Directed byAgnieszka Holland
Written byAndrzej Strug
Krzysztof Teodor Toeplitz
StarringBarbara Grabowska
CinematographyJacek Petrycki
Edited byHalina Nawrocka
Release date
  • February 1981 (1981-02)
Running time
122 minutes
CountryPoland
LanguagePolish

The film takes place during the Revolution in the Kingdom of Poland (1905–07). The film was immediately banned by the Polish Communist government upon its release, because of its brutally realistic portrayal of the occupying Russian forces.[1]

Plot

The film is set at the beginning of the 20th century, when Poland fought for its independence.[1]

Cast

References

  1. Dixon, Wheeler Winston; Foster, Gwendolyn Audrey (March 2008). A Short History of Film. ISBN 9780813544755. Retrieved 17 February 2016.
  2. "Berlinale 1981: Prize Winners". berlinale.de. Archived from the original on 12 October 2013. Retrieved 29 August 2010.
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