Warsaw serves as the backdrop for acclaimed Polish director Paweł Pawlikowski’s new film ‘1949,’ with Sandra Hüller and Hanns Zischler starring in scenes set in post-War Germany.
German Actors in Lead Roles
Two renowned German actors, Sandra Hüller and Hanns Zischler, are starring in the film, which centers around the journey of Thomas Mann and his daughter, Erica, through post-war Germany.
Warsaw as Movie Set
Major shooting locations include the Palace of Culture and Science, which doubles for the Frankfurt Hotel Metropol, and other strategic points throughout Warsaw. The City of Warsaw is a production partner.
Global Production Partnership
The film is a Poland-Netherlands-Germany-France co-production, with MUBI serving as the project’s coordinator and distributor. Polish actress Ewa Puszczyńska serves as producer, Polish editor Piotr Wójcik is responsible for editing, and Polish composer Marcin Masecki is in charge of the musical score, offering piano performance in the film.
