Korczak

The story of the famous Polish teacher Janusz Korczak, who set up an orphanage in the Warsaw ghetto in the early years of WWII, and the appalling moral dilemma he faced.

Shot in black and white (one of many elements that directly inspired the Wajda-influenced Schindler's List), this tells the story of the famous Polish teacher Janusz Korczak, who set up an orphanage in the Warsaw ghetto in the early years of World War II. But as the film progresses, his attempt at ignoring the realities of Nazi occupation sets him an appalling moral dilemma.

Directed by:

Andrzej Wajda

Cast:

Wojciech Pszoniak, Ewa Dalkowska, Teresa Budzisz-Krzyzanowska

Country:

Poland-Germany-France-UK

Year:

1990

Running time:

115mins

Certificate:

PG