The beautiful highlander Halka falls in love with the rich nobleman Janusz and rejects the adoring highlander Jontek. However, he soon finds out that the lord’s love promises cannot be trusted. This is the plot of one of the most famous Polish operas in a nutshell. Konstanty Meglicki’s Halka is one of three Polish pre-war adaptations of Stanisław Moniuszko’s work.
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Test pilota Pirxa
Pilot Pirx’s Inquest
Sprawa Gorgonowej
The Gorgon Case
Zítra vstanu a opařím se čajem
Tomorrow I’ll wake up and scald myself with tea
Westerplatte
Westerplatte Resists
Pozegnania
Farewells
Pod gwiazda frygijska
Under the Phrygian Star
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Ta divna splitska noć
A Wonderful Night in Split
Kobieta w kapeluszu
Woman in a Hat
Brzezina
The Birch Wood
Wołyń
Hatred
Pokolenie
A Generation
Okupacija u 26 slika
Occupation in 26 Pictures
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Krajobraz po bitwie
Landscape After Battle
Znachor
The Quack
Két félidő a pokolban
Two Half-Times in Hell
Vabank
Vabank
Sanatorium pod klepsydrą
The Hourglass Sanatorium
Lepa sela lepo gore
Pretty Village, Pretty Flame
At Eastern European Movies, you're invited to immerse yourself in the captivating world of Halka (Halka), a cinematic journey hailing from Poland. Released in 1930, this film is a quintessential piece of Drama, deftly crafted by the renowned director Konstanty Meglicki, and brought to life through the compelling performances of a skilled cast, including Harry Cort, Helena Zahorska, Henryk Kowalski, Marian Palewicz, Wlodzimierz Czerski, Zofia Lindorf and Zorika Szymanska.
As a film enthusiast, you understand the richness of diverse cinema. That's why we ensure that each film, such as Halka, is accompanied by subtitles in various languages, including English, French, German and Russian, to bridge the gap between cultures and to provide an inclusive cinematic experience for all.
Exploring the nuances of Poland's society and culture, Halka offers a narrative that is both engaging and thought-provoking. Whether you're a native speaker looking to revisit the classics of your homeland or a student of the language and culture seeking a deeper understanding, this film presents an opportunity to do so through the compelling medium of cinema.
The legacy of Eastern European cinema is vividly brought to life here, with films that resonate with universal themes and emotions, transcending geographical and linguistic boundaries. We are committed to presenting films that not only entertain but also educate and inspire our audience.
The collection of polish films includes many of Poland's most beloved films, such as "Halka" and many other great Polish movies.
