---
title: "Two Hours"
year: 1957
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/two-hours-1957"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 618926
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 68
community_rating: 7.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Two Hours (1957) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/two-hours-1957

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Two Hours is a Polish drama completed in 1946 that follows individuals attempting to adjust to their lives shortly after World War 2. The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 8 minutes.

Culturally, the film is significant for its history of censorship, as it was banned by the communist government of Poland until its edited release in 1957.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "People struggle to adjust to their lives in the immediate aftermath of World War 2."

### Why Watch
- Explores the human experience shortly after World War 2
- Features a unique history of being banned by the communist government of Poland
- Provides a concise viewing experience with a runtime of 1 hour and 8 minutes

### Caveats & Content Note
- The version released in 1957 is an edited form of the original 1946 completion
- Tone & Suitability: This is a drama with a runtime of 68 minutes that focuses on post-war life.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #post-war-drama, #polish-cinema, #historical-realism, #censored-film, #mid-century-drama

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Stanisław Wohl, Józef Wyszomirski
- **Networks / Studios**: Przedsiębiorstwo Państwowe Film Polski

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Barbara Fijewska** as *Fela*
- **Irena Krasnowiecka** as *Ira*
- **Wanda Łuczycka** as *Marta*
- **Hanna Skarżanka** as *Teresa*
- **Danuta Szaflarska** as *Weronika*
- **Jerzy Duszyński** as *Marek*
- **Władysław Hańcza** as *Filip*
- **Władysław Grabowski** as *Kaliciński*
- **Tadeusz Łomnicki** as *Kuba*
- **Mieczysław Milecki** as *Doctor Brus (credited as Mieczysław Milewski)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was the film originally completed and released?
The film was completed in 1946 but was not released until 1957.

### Q: Why was the film delayed in its release?
It was banned from release by the communist government of Poland.

### Q: Is the 1957 version the original cut?
No, the film was released in 1957 in an edited form.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 8 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Two Hours — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/618926)
- [Two Crowded Hours (1931) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/7458-two-crowded-hours/prehled/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*