Death of a President (1977 film)

Death of a President
Directed by Jerzy Kawalerowicz
Written by Jerzy Kawalerowicz
Bolesław Michałek
Starring Zdzisław Mrożewski
Cinematography Jerzy Łukaszewicz
Witold Sobociński
Edited by Wiesława Otocka
Production
company
Release dates
  • 10 October 1977 (1977-10-10)
Running time
144 minutes
Country Poland
Language Polish

Death of a President (Polish: Śmierć prezydenta) is a 1977 Polish drama film directed by Jerzy Kawalerowicz. It was entered into the 28th Berlin International Film Festival, where it won the Silver Bear for an outstanding artistic contribution.[1] The film was also selected as the Polish entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 51st Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.[2]

The film depicts the 1922 assassination of the first President of Poland Gabriel Narutowicz by artist and Endecja sympathizer Eligiusz Niewiadomski.

Cast

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References

  1. "Berlinale 1978: Prize Winners". berlinale.de. Retrieved 8 August 2010.
  2. Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

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