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From a Far Country (1981) [N/A]

Release Date:
September 15, 1981

Original Title:
From a Far Country

Alternate Titles:
Z dalekiego kraju

Genres:
Drama | History

Production Companies:
ITC Entertainment
Trans World Film

Production Countries:
Italy | Poland | United Kingdom

Ratings / Certifications:
 N/A

Runtime: 140

The Epic Story of a Country - It's People and A Man

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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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Production

Casting:
Irene Lamb

Costume Design:
Anna B. Sheppard

Director:
Krzysztof Zanussi

Director of Photography:
Slawomir Idziak

Editor:
Paolo Fabbri
Waldemar Król
Antony Gibbs

Music:
Wojciech Kilar

Producer:
Giacomo Pezzali
Vincenzo Labella

Production Design:
Janusz Sosnowski

Story:
Diego Fabbri

Writer:
Andrzej Kijowski
Krzysztof Zanussi
Jan Józef Szczepański
Vincenzo Labella

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