The Spiral (1978)
In what appears to be an inexplicable incident, a man drives up to a resort hotel in midwinter, throws away his car keys, enters, and proceeds to agitate everyone he meets with his urgency -- a message he is somehow unable to communicate. Then he leaves, disappearing in the snow. Later, the people he appeared to have upset have gathered to search for him and find him frostbitten, but alive. Visiting him at the sanatorium to which he has been taken, they gradually discover what was really happening.
Director: Krzysztof Zanussi
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 83 min
Release Date: September 21, 1978
Cast
- Jan Nowicki - Tomasz
- Maja Komorowska - Teresa
- Zofia Kucówna - Maria
- Aleksander Bardini - Doctor
- Jan Świderski - Henryk
- Seweryna Broniszówna - Old Woman
- Piotr Garlicki - Henryk's Son
- Marian Glinka - Doctor
- Andrzej Hudziak - Augustyn
- Marta Ławińska - Psychologist
Screenplay
Music: Wojciech Kilar
Cinematography: Edward Kłosiński
Editing: Urszula Śliwińska
Production: Zespół Filmowy "Tor"
Country: Poland
Language: Polski
Original Language: pl
Themes
Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Battle with Depression and Hope, Crushing Despair and the Void, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness, Mental Health and Inner Struggle
Keywords
depression, lecture, mortuary, hopelessness, fear of death
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Spiral about?
- In what appears to be an inexplicable incident, a man drives up to a resort hotel in midwinter, throws away his car keys, enters, and proceeds to agitate everyone he meets with his urgency -- a message he is somehow unable to communicate. Then he leaves, disappearing in the snow. Later, the people he appeared to have upset have gathered to search for him and find him frostbitten, but alive. Visiting him at the sanatorium to which he has been taken, they gradually discover what was really happening.
- Who directed The Spiral?
- The Spiral was directed by Krzysztof Zanussi.
- Who stars in The Spiral?
- The Spiral stars Jan Nowicki, Maja Komorowska, Zofia Kucówna, Aleksander Bardini, Jan Świderski, Seweryna Broniszówna.
- How long is The Spiral?
- The Spiral has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
- What genre is The Spiral?
- The Spiral is a Drama film.
- Where was The Spiral produced?
- The Spiral was produced in Poland.
- What are the themes of The Spiral?
- The themes of The Spiral include: Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Battle with Depression and Hope, Crushing Despair and the Void, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness, Mental Health and Inner Struggle.