A Man Thing (2001)
A Man Thing is Your Thing
13-year-old Bartek tries desperately to hide the fact that his father beats him. Lonely and with no support from his mother or his school, tyrannized by his soccer coach, the boy finds his only friend in an old dying stray dog.
Director: Sławomir Fabicki
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 26 min
Release Date: August 1, 2001
Cast
- Bartosz Idczak - Bartek Idczak
- Mariusz Jakus - Andrzej, Coach
- Marek Bielecki - Stefan, Father
- Katarzyna Bargiełowska - Hanka, Mother
- Tomasz Rolinski - Platfus, Brother
- Andrzej Wichrowski - Chief of Dog Shelter
- Grzegorz Król - Siwy
- Mariusz Pilawski - Henryk, Head Master
- Katarzyna Chmara - Teacher of Religion
Screenplay
- Sławomir Fabicki (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Bogumił Godfrejów
Production: Lodz Film School
Country: Poland
Language: Polski
Original Language: pl
Themes
Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor
Keywords
child abuse, bullying, short film
More Films by Director: Sławomir Fabicki
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Man Thing about?
- 13-year-old Bartek tries desperately to hide the fact that his father beats him. Lonely and with no support from his mother or his school, tyrannized by his soccer coach, the boy finds his only friend in an old dying stray dog.
- Who directed A Man Thing?
- A Man Thing was directed by Sławomir Fabicki.
- Who stars in A Man Thing?
- A Man Thing stars Bartosz Idczak, Mariusz Jakus, Marek Bielecki, Katarzyna Bargiełowska, Tomasz Rolinski, Andrzej Wichrowski.
- How long is A Man Thing?
- A Man Thing has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).
- What genre is A Man Thing?
- A Man Thing is a Drama film.
- Where was A Man Thing produced?
- A Man Thing was produced in Poland.
- What are the themes of A Man Thing?
- The themes of A Man Thing include: Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor.