A play based on Dostoevsky's "Demons" ran for 10 years at the Old Theater in Krakow, despite facing opposition from authorities.
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A play based on Dostoevsky's "Demons" ran for 10 years at the Old Theater in Krakow, despite facing opposition from authorities.
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Andrzej Wajda directed a play at the Old Theater in Krakow in 1971, based on Fyodor Dostoevsky's novel "Demons." The production faced significant opposition from authorities but ran continuously for ten years. In "Demons Years Later," Wajda recounts the challenges and triumphs of staging this unique play. Key figures include Zygmunt Konieczny and Izabela Olszewska, who contributed to its success despite the political climate of the time. The documentary runs for 53 minutes and was released in 2013.
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Why Watch
- See Andrzej Wajda's unique take on Dostoevsky's 'Demons'.
- Find out how a play survived 10 years of political opposition.
- Meet the cast who brought the production to life in Krakow.
Did You Know
- The play based on Dostoevsky's novel ran for 10 years without interruption.
- Andrzej Wajda staged the play at the Old Theater in Krakow in 1971.
- The documentary has a total duration of 53 minutes.
- Key cast members include Zygmunt Konieczny and Izabela Olszewska.
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Who directed the documentary 'Demons Years Later'?
Andrzej Wajda directed the documentary 'Demons Years Later'.
How long did the play based on Dostoevsky's 'Demons' run at the Old Theater in Krakow?
The play ran uninterrupted for 10 years.
In what year did Wajda stage the play based on 'Demons'?
Wajda staged the play in 1971.
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