The Maids of Wilko

– Set in the late '20s. A thirtyish young man, who heads a small factory, faints at the funeral of a c..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.60 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 58 Minutes
Release Year:
1979
Original Name:
Panny z Wilka
The Maids of Wilko (1979) - Also known as Panny z Wilka

Set in the late '20s. A thirtyish young man, who heads a small factory, faints at the funeral of a close friend. He decides to go home to his aunt and uncle for a while, but gets involved with a family of five women who had been in love with him at one time though he had apparently loved only one, who, unknown to him, has died since his departure. The women are mainly disillusioned with life or estranged from husbands while the youngest has a crush on him.

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Release Date:

30 May 1979

Language:

Polish, French

Director:

Andrzej Wajda

Writer:

Jaroslaw Iwaszkiewicz (short story), Zbigniew Kaminski (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Daniel Olbrychski, Anna Seniuk, Maja Komorowska, Stanislawa Celinska

Plot:

Set in the late '20s. A thirtyish young man, who heads a small factory, faints at the funeral of a close friend. He decides to go home to his aunt and uncle for a while, but gets involved with a family of five women who had been in love with him at one time though he had apparently loved only one, who, unknown to him, has died since his departure. The women are mainly disillusioned with life or estranged from husbands while the youngest has a crush on him.

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 2 wins.

Production:

Artificial Eye

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.7/10