Andrzej Seweryn Movies
- 1979
No, this film was not made in Hong Kong, nor does it star David Carradine. This Kung-Fu comes from, of all places, Poland. The film's protagonist is in his own way as destructive as Bruce Lee; the trouble is, he succeeds only in destroying himself. A well-liked engineer in a huge company, our hero makes the fatal mistake of asking questions the company's bonus system. As a result of the subsequent brouhaha, he loses both his job and wife. An old pal, who happens to be a journalist, tries to come to the rescue, but the engineer's stubborness proves to be his downfall. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Teresa Sawicka, Piotr Fronczewski, (more)
Polish filmmaker Andrzej Wajda adapted his 1975 effort Land of Promise (Ziemia Obiecana) from an 1897 novel by Wladyslaw Stanislaw Reymont. The story concerns three Polish laborers of vastly different social, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds. Unlike many of their recalcitrant contemporaries, the three men are able to overcome their differences and work together. Eventually they create and manage a textile factory, founded upon the edicts of equality, trust, and respect. By concentrating on three individuals, Wajda is able to reflect Poland's 19th century ascension from ancient feudalism to modern capitalism. But this is no sugar-coated "beating the odds" saga; Wajda makes it clear that with progress comes sacrifice and heartache. Also released as The Promised Land, Land of Promise originated as a multipart series for Polish television. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Daniel Olbrychski, Wojciech Pszoniak, (more)
