The Existence (2007)

An aging Polish thesp looks death in the eye as he prepares for the inevitable in the absorbing, well-mounted docu "The Existence." While thesp Jerzy Nowak ("Schlindler's List," "Promised Land") addresses a number of concerns about the end of his life, the film explores the question of what will happen to his body after he donates it to medical science. Subject is handled respectfully and tastefully, balancing the clinical with the personal. Pic will thrive on the fest circuit and can expect a long life via Euro pubcaster outlets. (c) Variety

Director: Marcin Koszałka
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 72 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Zygmunt Konieczny
Editing: Anna Wagner
Production: HBO Polska, Studio Filmowe OTO
Country: Poland
Language: Polski
Original Language: pl
More Films by Director: Marcin Koszałka
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Existence about?
An aging Polish thesp looks death in the eye as he prepares for the inevitable in the absorbing, well-mounted docu "The Existence." While thesp Jerzy Nowak ("Schlindler's List," "Promised Land") addresses a number of concerns about the end of his life, the film explores the question of what will happen to his body after he donates it to medical science. Subject is handled respectfully and tastefully, balancing the clinical with the personal. Pic will thrive on the fest circuit and can expect a long life via Euro pubcaster outlets. (c) Variety
Who directed The Existence?
The Existence was directed by Marcin Koszałka.
Who stars in The Existence?
The Existence stars Jerzy Nowak.
How long is The Existence?
The Existence has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
What genre is The Existence?
The Existence is a Documentary film.
Where was The Existence produced?
The Existence was produced in Poland.