Fever (1981 film)

1981 Polish film

February 1981 (1981-02)

Running time

122 minutesCountryPolandLanguagePolish

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]

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

Barbara Grabowska - Kama
Adam Ferency - Wojtek Kielza
Bogusław Linda - Gryziak
Olgierd Łukaszewicz - Leon
Tomasz Miedzik - Kamil
Aleksy Awdiejew - Governor's Aide (as Aleksiej Awdiejew)
Wiktor Grotowicz - Governor's Butler
Tadeusz Huk - Chemist
Michal Juszczakiewicz - Michal
Krzysztof Kiersznowski - Activist
Marian Lacz - Kielza's Uncle
Pawel Nowisz - Wartki
Ryszard Sobolewski - Governor
Michal Tarkowski - Doctor
Krzysztof Zaleski - Czarny

References

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