The Birch Wood(1970)
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The Birch Wood Synopsis
A man suffering from tuberculosis returns from abroad to stay at his brother's farm, hoping to make amends, while also beginning a love affair with a farm girl.
The Birch Wood (1970) is a drama film directed by Andrzej Wajda, released on November 10, 1970 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Daniel Olbrychski, Olgierd Łukaszewicz, Emilia Krakowska and Danuta Wodyńska. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 24 ratings.
- Director:
- Andrzej Wajda
- Writers:
- Jarosław Iwaszkiewicz, Andrzej Wajda
- Cinematographer:
- Zygmunt Samosiuk
- Composer:
- Andrzej Korzyński
- Production:
- Zespół Filmowy "Tor"
- Status:
- Released
The Birch Wood Cast & Crew
Main cast
Daniel Olbrychski
as Bolesław
Olgierd Łukaszewicz
as Stanisław
Emilia Krakowska
as Malina
Danuta Wodyńska
as Katarzyna
- Elżbieta Żołek
Elżbieta Żołek
as Ola
Marek Perepeczko
as MIchał
Mieczysław Stoor
as Piano Owner's Brother
Alina Szpak
as Piano Owner
- Jan Domański
Jan Domański
as Janek
Andrzej Kotkowski
as Man with the Piano Owner's Brother
Jerzy Obłamski
as Jew
Jerzy Próchnicki
as Jew
Key crew
Directed by Andrzej Wajda, written by Jarosław Iwaszkiewicz and Andrzej Wajda.
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The Birch Wood Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 24 ratings.
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The Birch Wood – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Birch Wood online?
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The Birch Wood (1970) is available to stream on Lepsi TV. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Birch Wood?
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The main cast of The Birch Wood (1970) includes Daniel Olbrychski, Olgierd Łukaszewicz, Emilia Krakowska, Danuta Wodyńska and Elżbieta Żołek. The film was directed by Andrzej Wajda. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Birch Wood released?
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The Birch Wood was released on November 10, 1970 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is The Birch Wood worth watching?
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The Birch Wood (1970) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 24 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.