Herbert. Barbarian in the Garden

11/08/2021

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1hr 35min

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Documentary

STORY

Polish author Zbigniew Herbert is one of the most remarkable poets of the 20th century. His works have been translated into 40 languages, acclaimed and awarded around the world, mainly because of its timeless and universal dimension. In Poland, his significance is even greater, as Herbert was a moral guide in his native country. His poetry was of great importance during the fight against communism. Many Poles learned his poems by heart and remember them up to this day. However, behind the crystalline beauty of his poetry, there is a man struggling with everyday life. His story told by his wife, Katarzyna, and people who were close to him unveils a picture of a unique, yet complex artist. A model of intelligence, humour and charm, on the one hand, Herbert has been struggling with anger, physical pain and mental illness, on the other.

CAST & CREW

    Cast

  • Zbigniew Herbert
  • Andrzej Chyra

    Director

  • Rafael Lewandowski

INFORMATION

    Production Companies

  • Mazowiecki Instytut Kultury
  • Canal+
  • Donten & Lacroix Films
  • Lutetia Arabians
  • Mazowiecki i Warszawski Fundusz Filmowy
  • TVP
  • Blick Productions

    Production Countries

  • Poland
  • France

LANGUAGES

  • Polish