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The Old Fairy Tale: When the Sun Was God

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Duration

1h 47m

Release

19 Sept 2003

Country

Poland

Language

Polish

Overview

In IX century Europe, on the brink of Poland's birth, a cruel prince, Popiel, murders his cousins to ensure his son's succession. His crimes lead to an uprising of his subjects lead by the former commander of Popiel's army, Piastun, and a young hunter and warrior, Ziemowit. Meanwhile Ziemowit falls in love with Dziwa, lovely girl who is to become a priestess in the local temple ...

Plot

In the 9th century, a tyrant oppresses pre-Christian Slavic tribes living on the Polish lands. They must unite for the common future.

Cast

Michal ZebrowskiMarina AleksandrovaMalgorzata Foremniak

Ratings

Internet Movie Database: 5.5/10

Details

Director

Jerzy Hoffman

Writers

Józef HenJerzy HoffmanJózef Ignacy Kraszewski

Budget

$2,500,000

Awards

1 win & 3 nominations
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