Fever (Polish: Gorączka) is a 1981 Polish drama film directed by Agnieszka Holland. It is based on a story of writer Andrzej Strug. It was entered into the 31st Berlin International Film Festival where Barbara Grabowska won the Silver Bear for Best Actress.
The film takes place during the Revolution in the Kingdom of Poland (1905–07). The film was immediately banned by the Polish Communist government upon its release, because of its brutally realistic portrayal of the occupying Russian forces.
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Plot
The film is set at the beginning of the 20th century, when Poland fought for its independence.
Cast
Barbara Grabowska - Kama
Adam Ferency - Wojtek Kielza
Bogusław Linda - Gryziak
Olgierd Łukaszewicz - Leon
Tomasz Miedzik - Kamil
Aleksy Awdiejew - Governor's Aide (as Aleksiej Awdiejew)
Wiktor Grotowicz - Governor's Butler
Tadeusz Huk - Chemist
Michal Juszczakiewicz - Michal
Krzysztof Kiersznowski - Activist
Marian Lacz - Kielza's Uncle
Pawel Nowisz - Wartki
Ryszard Sobolewski - Governor
Michal Tarkowski - Doctor
Krzysztof Zaleski - Czarny