Krzyzacy NTSC "Knights of the Teutonic Order"
by Aleksander Ford
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Actor: Urszula Modrzynska; Grazyna StaniszewskaDirector: Aleksander Ford
Brand: FACETS VIDEO
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: Polish (Original Language); Polish (Unknown); English (Subtitled)
Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.66:1
Running Time: 166 minutes
Published: 2005
DVD Release Date: 2007-10-23
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: FACETS
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Movie Review: Krzyzacy is a classic and ranks among the best-known Polish cinema
Summary: 5 Stars
Krzyzacy (Knights of the Teutonic Order) is a historical epic based on the book by Henryk Sienkiewicz. The story is a fictionalized account of the days leading up to the decisive Polish-Lithuanian and Teutonic battle on July 15, 1410. The Battle of Grunwald (or Tannenberg) began the decline of the Teutonic Order and is remembered and celebrated by its victors to this day. The word "Krzyzacy" in Polish is referring to the large cross the Teutonic Knights were known for wearing on their tunic, in a way calling them cross wearers. But these men of the cross also carried swords; their swords may have been used against pagans but Catholic Poles as well.
Running nearly three hours in length, Krzyzacy shows us the political intrigue that leads up to the famous battle. In a way, there is a lot of tit for tat between the Poles and the Teutonic Order. In the early part of the story, a Polish noblewoman is killed by the Teutonic Knights and her husband goes to avenger her. This leads to his daughter being taken hostage by the Order, which leads to further retaliation. After several skirmished and duels, the battle is set to happen. If you can, I would recommend watching Krzyzacy on a big screen to take in the massive final battle.
Unquestionably, Krzyzacy is a classic and ranks among the best-known Polish cinema. As Krzyzacy was made in 1960, not all the effects are realistic as they would be if made today. Although it would be great to see a remake of Krzyzacy, it still will remain a classic that brings history to life.
Summary of Krzyzacy NTSC "Knights of the Teutonic Order"
The first major Polish film epic, KRZYZACY is based on the classic novel by Nobel laureate Henryk Sienkiewicz (Quo Vadis ) and directed by master filmmaker Aleksander Ford (Border Street). An international sensation at the time of release, the film topped the Polish box office for weeks and later became essential patriotic and educational viewing.Set in 15th century Poland during the time of the Teutonic invasion, the film tells the story of Danusia, whose mother is killed by the invaders. When her beloved Zbyszko is captured by the Teutonic hordes, Danusia sets out to find him but is captured along with her father. Zbyszko escapes his tormentors and begins a long odyssey to rescue her.
With its theme of Slavic unity in the face of Germanic invasion, KRZYZACY was a cinematic blockbuster in Poland, cementing a nation still stirred by the echoes of WWII.
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