Kanal (1961)Stream and Watch Online

Movie"The Claustrophobic Nightmare of War"

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Released May 9th, 1961, 'Kanal' stars Teresa Iżewska, Tadeusz Janczar, Wieńczysław Gliński, Tadeusz Gwiazdowski The movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 36 min, and received a user score of 77 (out of 100) on TMDb, which compiled reviews from 121 top users.

What, so now you want to know what the movie's about? Here's the plot: "During the last few days of the Warsaw Uprising following World War II, a modest group of Resistance members remains. The band must take refuge in the sewers under the orders of leader Zadra, but it's only a matter of time before they will have to emerge. However, when they try, they are met only with intense hostility from the Nazis. Despite their attempts stay resolute through immense mental strain, it becomes increasingly apparent that they may be doomed."

'Kanal' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Criterion Channel .

'Kanal' Release Dates

Watch in Movie Theaters on May 9th, 1961

Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting November 18th, 2003 - Buy Kanal DVD

Three War Films Collection

In 1999, Polish director Andrzej Wajda received an Honorary Academy Award for his body of work: more than thirty-five feature films, beginning with A Generation in 1955. Wajda’s next film, Kanal, the first ever made about the Warsaw Uprising, won the Special Jury Prize at Cannes and launched Wajda on the path to international renown, a status secured with the release of his masterpiece, Ashes and Diamonds, in 1958. These three groundbreaking films helped usher in the Polish School movement and have often been regarded as a trilogy. But each boldly stands on its own—a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the struggle for personal and national freedom.