The Bridge

1946 0h 10m PL

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Synopsis

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The Germans destroyed all bridges in Warsaw during the war. The reconstruction of the Poniatowski Bridge began in July 1945. Workers from all over Poland were involved in this process. The inauguration ceremony took place on the Day of the Rebirth of Poland (the 22nd of July 1946).

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jerzy Bossak
Writers: Jerzy Bossak
Languages: Polish
Countries: Poland

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RUNTIME

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Tight 10-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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80 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jerzy Bossak, shot by Karol Szczecinski. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Eugeniusz Jaryczewski shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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The take

Jerzy Bossak directs. Karol Szczecinski behind the camera. Eugeniusz Jaryczewski cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Poland. Dialogue in Polish.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 10-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
280 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Jerzy Bossak, shot by Karol Szczecinski. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Eugeniusz Jaryczewski shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.