My Nikifor (2004)
In 1960s Krynica, veteran artist Włosiński’s orderly life is disrupted when local outsider Nikifor - deaf, mute, and dismissed as a harmless eccentric - arrives at his studio and begins painting his naïve masterpieces. Their unlikely friendship transforms both men, sparking a late-life creative and personal rebirth that reshapes Włosiński’s world and finally earns Nikifor recognition for his singular talent.
Director: Krzysztof Krauze
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: July 29, 2004
Cast
- Krystyna Feldman - Nikifor Krynicki
- Roman Gancarczyk - Marian Wlosinski
- Jerzy Gudejko - Ryszard Nowak
- Jowita Budnik - Cleaning Lady Kowalska
- Lucyna Malec - Hanna Wlosinska
- Katarzyna Paczyńska - Ala Wlosinska
- Karolina Paczynska - Ewa Wlosinska
- Artur Steranko - Doctor Rosen
- Marian Dziędziel - Beekeeper Ferek
- Magdalena Celówna-Janikowska - Nikifor's Housekeeper
Screenplay
Music: Bartłomiej Gliniak
Cinematography: Krzysztof Ptak
Editing: Krzysztof Szpetmański
Production: Canal+ Polska, Telewizja Polska, Studio Filmowe Zebra
Country: Poland
Language: Polski
Original Language: pl
More Films by Director: Krzysztof Krauze
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is My Nikifor about?
- In 1960s Krynica, veteran artist Włosiński’s orderly life is disrupted when local outsider Nikifor - deaf, mute, and dismissed as a harmless eccentric - arrives at his studio and begins painting his naïve masterpieces. Their unlikely friendship transforms both men, sparking a late-life creative and personal rebirth that reshapes Włosiński’s world and finally earns Nikifor recognition for his singular talent.
- Who directed My Nikifor?
- My Nikifor was directed by Krzysztof Krauze.
- Who stars in My Nikifor?
- My Nikifor stars Krystyna Feldman, Roman Gancarczyk, Jerzy Gudejko, Jowita Budnik, Lucyna Malec, Katarzyna Paczyńska.
- How long is My Nikifor?
- My Nikifor has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is My Nikifor?
- My Nikifor is a Drama, History film.
- Where was My Nikifor produced?
- My Nikifor was produced in Poland.