Movie Description
Gwiazda Piołun
(1988)Overview
The final stage of the great artist's life, a stage in which Witkacy decides to destroy himself. A growing sense of danger, the futility of all actions, and fear of what is to come accompany him constantly during his escape from Warsaw to the East at the outbreak of World War II. Everyday facts and events are intertwined in the film with reminiscences and images from his life, supported by the artist's inner monologue. The style of narration and the way of filming make the film a poignant study of the writer's inner disintegration. By emphasizing the painterly quality of the image and introducing dreamlike themes, Kluba captures on screen the characteristics of both Witkacy's playwriting and painting.
Featured Crew
- Director : Henryk Kluba
- Writer : Władysław Terlecki
- Editor : Jerzy Pękalski
- Cast : Tadeusz Huk,Katarzyna Bargiełowska,Zofia Rysiówna,Zygmunt Bielawski,Krzysztof Kołbasiuk,Zdzisław Kozień,Ignacy Machowski,Włodzimierz Musiał,Leon Niemczyk,Cezary Nowak,Piotr Pawłowski,Grażyna Adamowicz-Grzyb,Otylia Boss,Ewa Frąckiewicz,Joanna Jankowska,Małgorzata Paruzel,Marian Dziędziel,Janusz Dziubiński,Marian Harasimowicz,Jan Hencz,Eugeniusz Korczarowski,Tomasz Kubiatowicz,Jerzy Moniak,Ryszard Mróz,Jarosław Pilarski,Leszek Piskorz,Piotr Zawadzki Sauter,Henryk Kluba,Przemysław Tejkowski,Stefan Wójcicki
Cast
Man
Woman
Heiress
Colonel
Heiress' son
Pop
Rejent
Major
Pharmacist
Doctor
General
Woman with a Candle
Policeman
Bible Researcher
Man in a Locale
Mayor's clerk (uncredited)
Gang Member (uncredited)
Man in a Rail Vehicle (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleGwiazda Piołun
Status Released
Release Information
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1988-04-21
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 33m
Production CompaniesWytwórnia Filmów Fabularnych w Łodzi,Zespół Filmowy "Rondo"
Genres
- War
- Drama
- History
