Gwiazda Piołun (1988)
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.
Director: Henryk Kluba
Genre: War, Drama, History
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: April 21, 1988
Cast
- Tadeusz Huk - Man
- Katarzyna Bargiełowska - Woman
- Zofia Rysiówna - Heiress
- Zygmunt Bielawski - Colonel
- Krzysztof Kołbasiuk - Heiress' son
- Zdzisław Kozień - Pop
- Ignacy Machowski - Rejent
- Włodzimierz Musiał - Major
- Leon Niemczyk - Pharmacist
- Cezary Nowak - Doctor
Screenplay
Music: Andrzej Trzaskowski
Cinematography: Jarosław Szoda
Editing: Jerzy Pękalski
Production: Wytwórnia Filmów Fabularnych w Łodzi, Zespół Filmowy "Rondo"
Country: Poland
Language: Polski
Original Language: pl
More Films by Director: Henryk Kluba
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Gwiazda Piołun about?
- 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.
- Who directed Gwiazda Piołun?
- Gwiazda Piołun was directed by Henryk Kluba.
- Who stars in Gwiazda Piołun?
- Gwiazda Piołun stars Tadeusz Huk, Katarzyna Bargiełowska, Zofia Rysiówna, Zygmunt Bielawski, Krzysztof Kołbasiuk, Zdzisław Kozień.
- How long is Gwiazda Piołun?
- Gwiazda Piołun has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Gwiazda Piołun?
- Gwiazda Piołun is a War, Drama, History film.
- Where was Gwiazda Piołun produced?
- Gwiazda Piołun was produced in Poland.