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Farewells

Pożegnania1958

Overview

The story takes place before World War II and centers on Pawel, a member of a conservative, middle-class family, and his love for Lidka, a taxi dancer. Social conventions and the lovers' inability to defy those forces Pawel and Lidka benefit. Times change, war breaks out, leading to Pawel sent to Auschwitz while Lidka marry his cousin. Their love has survived and conventions are no longer the issue.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
October 13, 1958
Original language
Polish
Spoken languages
Polish
Countries
Poland
Cinematography
Mieczysław Jahoda
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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