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A Generation

19551h 27mAndrzej Wajda
IMDb 7.1
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Stach is a wayward teen living in squalor on the outskirts of Nazi-occupied Warsaw. Guided by an avuncular Communist organizer, he is introduced to the underground resistance—and to the beautiful Dorota. Soon he is engaged in dangerous efforts to fight oppression and indignity, maturing as he assumes responsibility for others’ lives.

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Based On Novel Or BookJewish GhettoWorld War IiBlack And WhiteCommunismWarsaw, PolandGerman Occupation Of Poland

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What is A Generation (1955) about?

Stach is a wayward teen living in squalor on the outskirts of Nazi-occupied Warsaw. Guided by an avuncular Communist organizer, he is introduced to the underground resistance—and to the beautiful Dorota. Soon he is engaged in dangerous efforts to fight oppression and indignity, maturing as he assumes responsibility for others’ lives.

Who stars in A Generation?

A Generation stars Tadeusz Łomnicki (Stanisław 'Bartek' Mazur), Urszula Modrzyńska (Ewa 'Dorota'), Tadeusz Janczar (Jasio Krone), Janusz Paluszkiewicz (Sekuła), Ryszard Kotys (Jacek). The film was directed by Andrzej Wajda.

How long is A Generation?

A Generation has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1955.

Is A Generation worth watching?

A Generation holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. Fans of War, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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