Gwiazda Piołun
3.7
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.
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Tadeusz Huk
Man
Known for
Danton
The Third Part of the Night
Katarzyna Bargiełowska
Woman
Known for
Avalon
Run Boy Run
Wladyslaw Terlecki
Władysław Terlecki
Zofia Rysiówna
Heiress
Also in
Queen of the Angels
Dom
Zygmunt Bielawski
Colonel
Known for
Take It Easy
Krzysztof Kołbasiuk
Heiress' son
Also in
Dom
Znak Orła
Zdzisław Kozień
Pop
Known for
Man of Marble
Ignacy Machowski
Rejent
Known for
The Silent Star
Ashes and Diamonds
Włodzimierz Musiał
Major
Known for
Dekalog
Vabank II
Leon Niemczyk
Pharmacist
Known for
Knife in the Water
Night Train
Cezary Nowak
Doctor
Also in
Infamy
Divorce
Henryk Kluba Director · Władysław Terlecki Writer Jarosław Szoda Cinematographer
First release April 21, 1988 · Produced in Poland · Production Zespół Filmowy "Rondo"
Production
Wytwórnia Filmów Fabularnych w Łodzi
Production
Zespół Filmowy "Rondo"
Production
Poland
Produced in
Languages
Original language
Polish
Spoken on screen
Polish
Release dates
Poland · April 21, 1988
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No release date listed for United States.
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