THE FAMILY OF MAN

POLISH TITLE: RODZINA CZŁOWIECZA

One day in the life of a peasant family living in the lake district near Augustów, north-eastern Poland. They toil from dusk till dawn but, at the same time, are very happy. The film, which was inspired by a famous photographic exhibition (two photographs make the background for the opening credits), has no music or commentary.

GENRE:
documentary
COUNTRY:
Polska
RUNNING TIME:
24'
YEAR:
DIRECTING:
Władysław Ślesicki
DOP:
Bronisław Baraniecki
EDITOR:
Krystyna Rutkowska
PRODUCTION:
WFDiF (Wytwórnia Filmów Dokumentalnych i Fabularnych)