From a Far Country (1981)
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.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Krzysztof Zanussi
Writing:
- Vincenzo Labella
- Diego Fabbri
- Krzysztof Zanussi
Stars:
Release Date: 1981-09-15
4/10
4/10
- Country: IT, PL, GB
- Language: English | Polski
- Runtime: 140
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Wanda
Marian
Tadek Sobański
Karol Wojtyła
Captain
Nun
Mieczysław Kotlarczyk
German Officer
Sapieha
Nun (uncredited)
Nun
Palitsch
Władek
Wladek's Father (Christ in the Passion)
Engineer
Karol Wojtyla's Father
Policeman
Professor
Priest from Warsaw
Gajowniczek, uratowany przez Kolbego; nie występuje w napisach
gestapowiec w Oświęcimiu; nie występuje w napisach
Priest
Jozef
Tadek's Mother
Curate
Chaplain
Magda
1st Security Officer
Narrator (voice)
Wladek's Mother
Nun