Cracow by Polanski (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film
Released in 2010, Cracow by Polanski is a documentary film directed by Maciej Grabysa, running about 25 minutes.
What it’s about. Roman Polanski lived in Cracow/Krakow during 1936-1955 - almost 20 years of his life. These years formed him to become one of the most popular film directors of the world. The title of the documentary refers to Roman Polanski's autobiography "Roman by Polanski". By the end of 1930's Cracow/Krakow 250 000 inhabitants, about 50 000 were Jews. It was one of the happiest time in young Roman's life. WWII made him leave the Cracow ghetto and he was hidden by a Polish family near the city. After the war till 1955, it was not only the hard Stalin's time but also the time when young Roman discovered his passion for art, especially the cinema. In these times he played in social realistic plays in Young Spectator Theatre and in puppet plays in Groteska Theatre, Cracow. Finally he left Cracow for Lodz in 1955 to study directing at the Film Academy.
Who’s in it. Cracow by Polanski stars Roman Polanski, Adam Fiut, Barbara Lass and Nikola Todorow, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cracow by Polanski page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cracow by Polanski tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
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- Where can I watch Cracow by Polanski (2010)?
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- Who stars in Cracow by Polanski?
- Cracow by Polanski stars Roman Polanski, Adam Fiut, Barbara Lass, Nikola Todorow and Ryszard Polanski.
- When was Cracow by Polanski released?
- Cracow by Polanski was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 25 minutes.