The Nest (1974)

History
Drama
War

Told in flashback as Mieszko lies feverish in his bed just before the Battle of Cedynia, Gniazdo recounts how the revered leader extended Poland's borders, formed an alliance with Emperor Otto I, and ultimately strengthened his country's autonomy by achieving victory during that crucial battle in the year 972.

Cast

Czcibór, Mieszko's brother
Odolan, Mieszko's Uncle
The Witch
Krystian, Dobrawa's brother
Man at Baptism
The Resigning Council of Elders Member
Czech Aristocrat
Bolesław, Son of Bolesław I Okrutny
Arabian Salesman
Czcibór's Soldier
Mieszko's Soldier
Mieszko's Soldier
Mieszko's knight
Rider (uncredited)
Mieszko's Soldier / Czech Prince (uncredited)
Ziemiomysł, Mieszko's father
(uncredited)
Boleslaw I Okrutny, Dubrawa's father
Markgraf Hodon
Świętopełk, Mieszko's brother
Emperor Otto I 'The Great'

Crew

Director of Photography
Production Design
Set Decoration
Makeup Artist
Second Unit Director
Second Unit Director
Assistant Director
Assistant Production Design
Assistant Director
Camera Operator
Assistant Camera
Assistant Camera
Assistant Production Design
Assistant Production Design
Assistant Production Design
Sound Assistant
Sound Assistant
Assistant Editor
Still Photographer
Production Manager
Assistant Production Manager
Assistant Production Manager
Production Assistant
Production Assistant
Production Assistant