Knights of the Teutonic Order (1960), One of Poland’s Biggest Epics, Comes to Blu-ray from Second Run
Knights of the Teutonic Order (1960) will make its UK Blu-ray premiere in January courtesy of Second Run. The release presents Aleksander Ford’s historical epic with a new 2K restoration.
Film overview
Knights of the Teutonic Order (1960) is an adaptation of Henryk Sienkiewicz’s novel. The story is set in the early 1400s and follows events leading to the Battle of Grunwald. The film is one of the most widely viewed Polish productions and was selected by Martin Scorsese as one of the best films in Polish cinema.
Release overview
The Blu-ray is region free and presents the film from a 2K restoration created by WFDiF in Poland. The disc includes a new English subtitle translation, archival footage, and written supplements. Additional technical details were not provided.
Bonus features
- Superprodukce!: A new and expansive video essay by film historian Michael Brooke on Polish epics.
- Archival Polish newsreel on the making of the film.
- Booklet with new writing by Professor Anna Misiak.
Release Date and Availability
The Knights of the Teutonic Order Blu-ray releases January 26, 2026 in the United Kingdom. It is currently available to pre-order.
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