From a Far Country
The Epic Story of a Country - It's People and A Man
1981 | 140m | English
Popularity: 0.3 (history)
| Director: | Krzysztof Zanussi |
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| Writer: | Krzysztof Zanussi, Vincenzo Labella, Diego Fabbri, Andrzej Kijowski, Jan Józef Szczepański |
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| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Sep 15, 1981 |
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| Director: | Krzysztof Zanussi |
| Writer: | Krzysztof Zanussi, Vincenzo Labella, Diego Fabbri, Andrzej Kijowski, Jan Józef Szczepański |
| Genres: | Drama, History |
| Keywords | pope, biography, roman catholic church |
| Production Companies | ITC Entertainment, Trans World Film |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Jan 29, 2026 Entered: Apr 27, 2024 |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Krzysztof Zanussi | Director, Writer |
| Vincenzo Labella | Writer |
| Paolo Fabbri | Editor |
| Antony Gibbs | Editor |
| Waldemar Król | Editor |
| Irene Lamb | Casting |
| Janusz Sosnowski | Production Design |
| Diego Fabbri | Story |
| Andrzej Kijowski | Writer |
| Jan Józef Szczepański | Writer |
| Wojciech Kilar | Music |
| Slawomir Idziak | Director of Photography |
| Anna B. Sheppard | Costume Design |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Vincenzo Labella | Producer |
| Giacomo Pezzali | Producer |
| Organization | Category | Person |
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