An animated introduction by John Snyder portrays Poland's glorious but tragic history. Julien Bryan's photography takes up the story from the prewar years and gives a thorough, intimate picture of modern Polish life. Poland has always been one of Julien Bryan's favorite countries, and over the years he has filmed its people in great detail and with intense personal involvement. Out of this concern has come one of his most remarkable films (1964 IFF catalog). The story of the Polish people from the founding of the nation a thousand years ago to life today under the Communist regime. Reveals the Poles' struggle to survive against frequent threats of extinction. Includes rare film sequences of the Nazi invasion.(NYPL catalog)
Films » Poland (1965)
Poland (1965)
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Summary:
Description:
Edited Film
Country/Location: Poland
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Producer: Julien Bryan
Director: Walter J. Carroll
Cinematographer: Julien Bryan, Wladislaw Forbert, Roman Wionczek, Jules Bucher
Production Company: IFF
Additional Production: Art and Animation by John R. Snyder; Written by Walter J. Carroll; Original Score by Peter Schickele; Historical Consultant Alex Jordan; Audio Engineer Dante Saraceni
Running Time: 27 min.
Years Filmed: 1936-1965
Decade Produced: Shot 1930s-1960s, Edited 1965
Years Distributed: -1965
Film Gauge: 35mm, 16mm
Stock: B&W Nitrate and Color Safety
Footage Count: 1000'
Sound: Narrated
Notes: Animated introduction done in 1965, B&W and color sequences from the IFF film library. This DVD is available by contacting International Film Foundation.
