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Historical drama

Death of Zygielbojm (2021): Cast

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Death of Zygielbojm is a 2021 historical drama directed by Ryszard Brylski, starring Wojciech Mecwaldowski as Szmul Zygielbojm, Dobromir Dymecki and Karolina Gruszka. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.

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Death of Zygielbojm (2021) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Director
Ryszard Brylski
Genres
History , Drama
Original language
Polish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Death of Zygielbojm About?

The premise of Death of Zygielbojm without spoilers.

The film portrays the tragic story of Jewish political activist Zygielbojm, who died by suicide in London on May 12, 1943, as a desperate protest against the world’s inaction during the Holocaust. Through the eyes of a young British journalist, the narrative explores the limited awareness in the West regarding the horrors unfolding in Eastern Europe during that period, highlighting the activist’s profound sense of despair and the urgent need to confront the unfolding tragedy.

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Cast & crew

Death of Zygielbojm Cast & Characters

Wojciech Mecwaldowski leads the cast as Szmul Zygielbojm, with Dobromir Dymecki as Jan Karski and Karolina Gruszka. Directed by Ryszard Brylski; 18 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Ryszard Brylski

One more film directed by Ryszard Brylski: White Soup.

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Death of Zygielbojm Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Смерть Зигельбойма” and “Смерть Зігельбойма”.

Also known as
  • Смерть Зигельбойма
  • Смерть Зігельбойма
  • Muerte y vida de un activista político
  • Muerte y vida de un activista politico
  • Morte e Vida de Um Ativista Político
  • La vida i mort d'un activista polític

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Death of Zygielbojm FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Death of Zygielbojm, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Death of Zygielbojm?

Death of Zygielbojm runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was Death of Zygielbojm released?

Death of Zygielbojm was released on September 21, 2021.

Who directed Death of Zygielbojm?

Death of Zygielbojm was directed by Ryszard Brylski.

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Who is in the cast of Death of Zygielbojm?

Death of Zygielbojm stars Wojciech Mecwaldowski as Szmul Zygielbojm, Dobromir Dymecki as Jan Karski and Karolina Gruszka, among 18 credited actors.

Does Death of Zygielbojm have a post-credit scene?

No. Death of Zygielbojm has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Death of Zygielbojm in?

The original language of Death of Zygielbojm is Polish.

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