description A Generation Overview
A Generation is a 1955 Polish war drama directed by Andrzej Wajda, adapted from Bohdan Czeszko’s novel. The film marks Wajda's directorial debut and initiates his “Three War Films” trilogy concerning the Second World War. It precedes subsequent installments like *Kanał* and *Ashes and Diamonds*.
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info A Generation Specifications
| Country | Poland |
| Year | 1955 |
help A Generation FAQ
Where does A Generation fit in Andrzej Wajda's war trilogy?
A Generation opens Wajda's Three War Films trilogy. It is followed by Kanał from 1957 and Ashes and Diamonds from 1958.
What part of World War II does A Generation depict?
The film follows young people drawn into communist resistance activity in Nazi-occupied Warsaw. Its historical background includes the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising.
Was A Generation Andrzej Wajda's first film?
It was Wajda's first feature-length film and was released in Poland in 1955. The production helped introduce both Wajda and the emerging Polish Film School to wider audiences.
Is Roman Polanski in A Generation?
Yes, a young Roman Polanski appears in a small acting role as Mundek. The principal cast includes Tadeusz Łomnicki as Stach and Tadeusz Janczar as Jasio Krone.
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