
A Year of the Quiet Sun
Directed by Krzysztof Zanussi
Produced by TeleCulture, Zespół Filmowy "Tor"
A poignant post-war romance shadowed by impossible circumstance, where love and duty collide in a tragedy of separation and sacrifice.
Shortly after World War II an American soldier (Norman) and a Polish refugee (Emilia) fall in love. Eventually he will return to the U.S. and both expect that she will soon follow him with her mother. Emilia's mother is sick, but will recover with the right medicine. But the mother, and not Emilia, knows that there will only be one ticket...
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Is A Year of the Quiet Sun sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.
Is A Year of the Quiet Sun violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Does A Year of the Quiet Sun end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.
Is A Year of the Quiet Sun scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Is A Year of the Quiet Sun easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like A Year of the Quiet Sun
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Like A Year of the Quiet Sun, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like A Year of the Quiet Sun, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like A Year of the Quiet Sun, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































