From a Far Country (1981)
From a Far Country is a 1981 drama movie directed by Krzysztof Zanussi and Andrzej Kijowski, with a running time of 2h 20m. It stars Sam Neill, Christopher Cazenove and Lisa Harrow.
This heroic story follows the life of Karol Wojtyla, a Polish Roman catholic who ascends the throne of St. Peter as Pope John Paul II. As a young boy, Karol is a bright and talented student. Archbishop Sapieha recognizes the very special, moving qualities Karol possesses and encourages him to consider the priesthood. Although determined to study Polish literature, Karol turns to the church; he is ordained and studies in Italy, France, and Belgium. Torn by fear and repression in post-Stalin Eastern Europe, Karol becomes a poisonous thorn in the communists' side. His deer reverence and commitment return him to Poland as Pope John Paul II.
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What is From a Far Country about?
This heroic story follows the life of Karol Wojtyla, a Polish Roman catholic who ascends the throne of St. Peter as Pope John Paul II. As a young boy, Karol is a bright and talented student. Archbishop Sapieha recognizes the very special, moving qualities Karol possesses and encourages him to consider the priesthood. Although determined to study Polish literature, Karol turns to the church; he is ordained and studies in Italy, France, and Belgium. Torn by fear and repression in post-Stalin Eastern Europe, Karol becomes a poisonous thorn in the communists' side. His deer reverence and commitment return him to Poland as Pope John Paul II.
When was From a Far Country released?
From a Far Country was released on 15 September 1981.
How long is From a Far Country?
From a Far Country runs 2h 20m.
Who made From a Far Country?
From a Far Country was directed by Krzysztof Zanussi, Andrzej Kijowski and Jan Józef Szczepański.
Cast
- Sam Neill as Marian
- Christopher Cazenove as Tadek Sobański
- Lisa Harrow as Wanda
- John Welsh as Priest
- Maurice Denham as Sapieha
- Cezary Morawski as Karol Wojtyła
- Daniel Olbrychski as Captain
- Maja Komorowska as Nun
- Izabela Olszewska
- Andrzej Łapicki as German Officer
- Zbigniew Zapasiewicz as Mieczysław Kotlarczyk
- Piotr Fronczewski as Palitsch