Product Details

• Actors: Agnieszka Grochowska, Lukasz Simlat, Malgorzata Kozuchowska, Szymon Bobrowski, Tadeusz Borowski
• Directors: Janusz Kaminski
• Format: PAL, Subtitled, Widescreen, Import, Color
• Subtitles: English
• Region: Region 2 (Read more about DVD formats.)
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: G (General Audience)
• Studio: Kino Swiat
• Run Time: 100 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• ASIN: B002W2I9FW
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #409,965 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Poland released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: it WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. You need multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player to view it in USA/Canada. SPOKEN LANGUAGE: POLISH Dolby Digital 5.1; SUBTITLES: ENGLISH; WIDESCREEN 1,85:1; SYNOPSIS: It's Christmas Eve. Ola and Wojtek, a young childless couple, invite the orphan Kacper to their home. Wojtek recalls his own childhood which was a nightmare because of his authoritative and heartless father. This special day spent in the company of a resolute and imaginative boy allows Wojtek to overcome his complexes and fears, to liberate himself from his feelings of guilt and to open his heart for love. In the spirit of the Nativity story, the child brings the protagonists good news along with hope for a worthwhile and meaningful life.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Hania shows us a world that is occasionally a bit magical, November 29, 2009

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Richard J. Brzostek (New England, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hania [Region 2] (DVD)

Hania is an emotional Christmastime drama about a young married couple, Ola and Wojtek. They do not have any children, mostly because Wojtek doesn't feel he is ready for them. The story takes place in Warsaw, which is given away by the couple brief shots of the Palace of Culture and Science, and shows us a world that is occasionally a bit magical.

We are held in suspense as we slowly learn about the pair. Ola (Agnieszka Grochowska) is more of a free spirit, while Wojtek is more serious and a workaholic. Obviously, the scrooge of this Christmas story is Wojtek. Things get interesting when Ola brings home a boy from the orphanage named Kacper to spend Christmas with them. Wojtek isn't too keen on the idea but becomes less reluctant when Kacper points out his lack of enthusiasm. Although Kacper is just a boy, he is good at making observations and is very insightful. Kacper helps them think about their lives and about what is important in life.

Hania is a special movie because it has messages such as things happen for a reason, deeper meaning can be found if we look for it, and life has room for growth. There is a magical element about Hania that is touching and heartwarming. Without reservation, I would have to say that Hania is a beautiful film.

Janusz Kaminski, who is the cinematographer for many of Steven Spielberg's movies and won two Oscars, directs Hania. Although not his directorial debut, Hania is Kaminski's first Polish language movie. The music to Hania is by Jan A. P. Kaczmarek, who won an Oscar for composing the music to Finding Neverland. Hania is a great movie to watch with your family on any occasion, but especially so at Christmastime.