The Deluge (Potop) - Part 1

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Summary: Film Shows Its Age
Review: This film shows its age in both a positive and negative way. Produced during the 70's, i.e. at the height of the Soviet occupation, it treads lightly while dealing with Poland's war-torn history. At one point a lead character explains that he is willing to accept Swedish rule temporarily in order to use their assistance against Poland's other "enemies." Since these enemies - Russians and Ukrainians - made up the bulk of the Soviet occupation forces, it is hardly surprising that they are not named. The acting in the film is overwrought, especially in the beginning. Making matters worse, the lead, Daniel Olbrychinski, is made-up like a silent film star. In an effort to impress the audience with the size of the Swedish army invading the country, the Director marches the same 40 or 50 extras past the camera about 10 times. (...) That said, this film is worth seeing (if not owning) if you're interested in Eastern European History circa the seventeenth century. (...)

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Summary: GROTESQUE DVD VERSION
Review: This is a fabulous, Oscar-nominated masterpiece from Poland, with brilliant photography, sets, et al. That said, this DVD is a disgrace. When I bought it from another distributor (the DVD cover is the same as this one, so I am guessing it's the same transfer), I wanted to throw it out the window, but it's the only version of this title that exists. The colors are faded, the whole image (beginning to end)is simply...BAD! If this is a restored version, please post a review and correct me. I welcome it because I will be the next one to buy a pristine version of this marvelous film. If it is not, perfectionists and collectors beware!

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Summary: the deluge[1.2]
Review: This is one of the most great, beautifull history, war, romantic, European movies .Hopefully it will be release in original screen aspect ratio and faithfull dialogue [ or subtile]. we don't mind paying litlebit more