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Gwiazda Piołun (1988) [N/A]

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Release Date:
April 21, 1988

Original Title:
Gwiazda Piołun

Genres:
Drama | History | War

Production Companies:
Wytwórnia Filmów Fabularnych w Łodzi
Zespół Filmowy "Rondo"

Production Countries:
Poland

Ratings / Certifications:
 N/A

Runtime: 93

Overview from TheMovieDB

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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Production

Administration:
Jadwiga Adamiec

Camera Operator:
Paweł Edelman

Costume Design:
Danuta Kowner-Hałatek

Director:
Henryk Kluba

Director of Photography:
Jarosław Szoda

Editor:
Jerzy Pękalski

Interior Designer:
Marta Kobierska

Makeup Artist:
Teresa Tomaszewska

Music:
Andrzej Trzaskowski

Novel:
Władysław Terlecki

Production Design:
Andrzej Płocki

Production Manager:
Marek Depczyński

Sound:
Marek Wronko

Writer:
Władysław Terlecki

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