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"Colonel Wolodyjowski" is a 1969 Polish historical drama directed by Jerzy Hoffman. It adapts Henryk Sienkiewicz's novel "Pan Wolodyjowski," the final installment of the author's renowned "Trilogy" set in the 17th-century Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The narrative follows a retired military officer who defends the fortress of Kamianets-Podilskyi against the invading Ottoman Empire. Starring Tadeusz Łomnicki, the production was one of the most ambitious in Polish cinema at the time of its release.
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Which novel is Colonel Wolodyjowski based on?
The 1969 film adapts Pan Wolodyjowski by Henryk Sienkiewicz. It is the final novel in Sienkiewicz's historical Trilogy.
Is Colonel Wolodyjowski part of a film trilogy?
It is based on the final story in Sienkiewicz's Trilogy, alongside With Fire and Sword and The Deluge. Jerzy Hoffman's film adaptation of Colonel Wolodyjowski was released in 1969.
Who directed the 1969 film Colonel Wolodyjowski?
Jerzy Hoffman directed the Polish historical drama. The film brings Sienkiewicz's 17th-century story to the screen.
When and where is Colonel Wolodyjowski set?
The story is set in the 17th-century Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. It follows the title character during a period of military conflict and political tension.
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