The Promised Land
Poland,
1974, 179 min
(Alternative: 138 min)
Directed by:
Andrzej WajdaScreenplay:
Andrzej WajdaComposer:
Wojciech KilarCast:
Daniel Olbrychski, Wojciech Pszoniak, Andrzej Seweryn, Kalina Jedrusik, Anna Nehrebecka, Bozena Dykiel, Andrzej Szalawski, Stanisław Igar (more)Plots(1)
Andrzej Wajda's interpretation of a classic 19th century epic depicts the sweeping change in values ushered in by the industrial revolution. Three friends hope to build a factory, but their plans are quickly jeopardized by local politics and one of the partner's dangerous love affair. (official distributor synopsis)