Life for Life: Maximilian Kolbe
Seen it?1991 | 90 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Schindler's List or The Zone of Interest, start here.
- The mood
- Harrowing.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Polish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
The story of catholic saint Maximilian Kolbe (1894-1941), who volunteered to die in place of a stranger in the Nazi concentration camp of Auschwitz.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Krzysztof Zanussi
- Christoph WaltzJan Tytz
- Edward Żentaraojciec Maksymilian Kolbe
- Artur Barciśbrat Anzelm
- Tadeusz Bradeckizakonnik w klasztorze w Alwerni
- Gustaw LutkiewiczKonior
- Jerzy Stuhrprałat
- Andrzej Szczepkowskimecenas Górecki
- Krzysztof ZaleskiWiesław Olszański
- Adam Ferencydubbing roli Ch. Walza
- Krzysztof Kowalewskiredaktor naczelny