Promised Land (1975)

Promised Land (1975) (DVD) (*)

$28.99

Screened, competed or awarded at:
Moscow International Film Festival
Oscar Academy Awards
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Subtitles )
Polish ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( PAL/Region 0 )

Running Time:
163 min

Aspect Ratio:
Anamorphic Widescreen (1.66:1)

Special Features:
Cast/Crew Interview(s)
Interactive Menu
Scene Access
Booklet
Remastered

Movie filmed in 1975 and produced in:
Poland ( Russia, Eastern Europe )

Directed By:
Andrzej Wajda

Written By:
Wladyslaw Stanislaw Reymont
Andrzej Wajda

Actors:
Daniel Olbrychski ..... Karol Borowiecki
Wojciech Pszoniak ..... Moryc Welt
Andrzej Seweryn ..... Maks Baum
Kalina Jedrusik ..... Lucy Zuckerowa
Anna Nehrebecka ..... Anka
Bozena Dykiel ..... Mada Müller
Andrzej Szalawski ..... Herman Bucholz
Stanislaw Igar ..... Grünspan
Franciszek Pieczka ..... Müller
Kazimierz Opalinski ..... Maks' Father
Andrzej Lapicki ..... Trawinski
Wojciech Siemion ..... Wilczek
Tadeusz Bialoszczynski ..... Karol's Father
Zbigniew Zapasiewicz ..... Kessler
Jerzy Nowak ..... Zucker

Synopsis:

Polish filmmaker Andrzej Wajda based his 1975 effort Land of Promise (Ziemia obiecana) on a true story. The central plot concerns three Polish laborers of vastly different social, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds. Unlike many of their recalcitrant contemporaries, the three men are able to overcome their differences and work together. Eventually they create and manage a textile factory, founded upon the edicts of equality, trust, and respect. By concentrating on three individuals, Wajda is able to reflect Poland's 19th century ascension from ancient feudalism to modern capitalism. But this is no sugar-coated "beating the odds" saga; Wajda makes it clear that with progress comes sacrifice and heartache. Also released as The Promised Land, Land of Promise originated as a multi-part series for Polish television.

This product was added to our catalog on Wednesday 27 May, 2020.