Modjeska-Woman Triumphant (2009)

About the life and passions of Polish actress and icon Helena Modjeska in nineteenth century America.

Director:

Basia Myszynski

Writer:

Basia Myszynski

Stars:

Svetlana Efremova, Matt Lara, Danuta Stenka

Cast

Credited cast:
Svetlana Efremova	...	Modjeska - the actress
Matt Lara	...	Hymen
Danuta Stenka	...	Voice of Modjeska
Sareen Tchekmedyian	...	Modjeska - the young girl

Storyline

An in-depth look at the life of Polish actress Helena Modjeska, whose struggles to build a career as an independent female actor and businesswoman became a thing of art.Helena carved out a 30 year career as a stage actress, crossing cultures, classes and status as she performs in mining towns, Victorian opera houses and theaters across America. As a bi-national star, she discovers her own natural acting style, refining theater and redefining culture in America. Continually haunted by her visits to Poland, she transforms herself into the voice of Poland and the voice of women---the dignified, the fallen and the conflicted.Modjeska's extraordinary vision, creativity and drive were unstoppable.

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Plot Keywords:

artist | american history | immigrant | women's studies | theater

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 May 2010 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Arizona, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$80,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

57 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color (HD)

Did You Know?

Trivia

Modjeska performed with Maurice Barrymore, great-grandfather to actress 'Drew Barrymore' (I).

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