Pharaoh is a film which is more contemplative than spectacular, although the latter qualities are by means in short supply. The main motif is the story of a young, inexperienced, but quite ambitious pharaoh putting up a fight against a powerful clan of priests usurping rule over the country. The clash between these two powers results in a dramatic conflict of high intensity, truly moving (…). The film is extremely pure in its formula (…) with an astounding palette of colours almost exclusively limited to shades of gold and copper, with a specific rhythm of narration, melody of dialogue, hieratic tone, stateliness of gesture, with a sparing use of the means of expression. —100 years of Polish Film
Jerzy Kawalerowicz (January 19, 1922 – December 27, 2007) was a Polish film director. He is of Armenian and Ukrainian jews descent.
Born in Gwoździec, Poland, Jerzy Kawalerowicz was noted for his powerful, detail-oriented imagery and the depth of ideas in his films. After working as an assistant director, he made his directorial debut with the 1951 film The Village Mill (Gromada). He was a leading figure in the Polish Film School, and his films Shadow (Cień, 1956) and Night Train (Pociąg, 1959) constitute some of that movement’s best work.
Other noted works by Kawalerowicz include Mother Joan of the Angels (Matka Joanna od aniolów, 1961) and a 1966 adaptation of Bolesław Prus’ historical novel, Pharaoh, which was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
In 1955 Kawalerowicz was appointed head of the prestigious KADR production unit. He held that position again… read more
Film besutan Jerzy Kawalerowicz (Mother Joan of the Angels, dll) – salah satu sutradara Polandia yang saya suka – menampilkan sebuah kisah fiksional tentang Ramses XII. Kisah Mesir Kuno yang sama sekali… read review
