Kanal
Kanał
Poland • 1957
Director
#284Criterion Collection →Synopsis
In the last few days of the Warsaw Uprising during World War II, a modest group of Resistance members remains. The band must take refuge in the sewers under the orders of leader Zadra, but it's only a matter of time before they will have to emerge. However, when they try, they are met only with intense hostility from the Nazis. Despite their attempts stay resolute through immense mental strain, it becomes increasingly apparent that they may be doomed.
Synopsis
In the last few days of the Warsaw Uprising during World War II, a modest group of Resistance members remains. The band must take refuge in the sewers under the orders of leader Zadra, but it's only a matter of time before they will have to emerge. However, when they try, they are met only with intense hostility from the Nazis. Despite their attempts stay resolute through immense mental strain, it becomes increasingly apparent that they may be doomed.
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Credits
Crew
DirectorAndrzej Wajda
WriterJerzy Stefan Stawiński
CinematographerJerzy Lipman
ComposerJan Krenz
EditorHalina Nawrocka
Cast
Teresa Iżewskaas "Daisy"
Tadeusz Janczaras Ensign "Korab"
Wieńczysław Glińskias Lieutenant "Zadra"
Tadeusz Gwiazdowskias Sergeant "Kula"
Stanisław Mikulskias "Smukły"