Camera Buff (1979)
Filip buys an 8mm movie camera when his first child is born. Because it's the first camera in town, he's named official photographer by the local Party boss. His horizons widen when he is sent to regional film festivals with his first works but his focus on movie making also leads to domestic strife and philosophical dilemmas.
Director: Krzysztof Kieślowski
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 112 min
Release Date: November 16, 1979
Cast
- Jerzy Stuhr - Filip Mosz
- Małgorzata Ząbkowska - Irka Mosz
- Ewa Pokas - Anna Włodarczyk
- Stefan Czyżewski - Director
- Jerzy Nowak - Stanisław Osuch
- Tadeusz Bradecki - Witek Jachowicz
- Marek Litewka - Piotrek Krawczyk
- Bogusław Sobczuk - Kędzierski
- Krzysztof Zanussi - Krzysztof Zanussi
- Andrzej Jurga - Andrzej Jurga
Screenplay
- Krzysztof Kieślowski (Screenplay)
- Jerzy Stuhr (Dialogue)
- Krzysztof Kieślowski (Dialogue)
Music: Krzysztof Knittel
Cinematography: Jacek Petrycki
Editing: Halina Nawrocka
Production: Studio Filmowe Tor
Country: Poland
Language: Polski
Original Language: pl
Themes
Daily Struggles of the Working Class
Keywords
factory worker, factory, camera, poland, filmmaking, super 8mm footage, documentary filmmaking, marital problem, communist party, thuggish boss, party politics, post-war poland, student film, film festival, new father
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Camera Buff about?
- Filip buys an 8mm movie camera when his first child is born. Because it's the first camera in town, he's named official photographer by the local Party boss. His horizons widen when he is sent to regional film festivals with his first works but his focus on movie making also leads to domestic strife and philosophical dilemmas.
- Who directed Camera Buff?
- Camera Buff was directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski.
- Who stars in Camera Buff?
- Camera Buff stars Jerzy Stuhr, Małgorzata Ząbkowska, Ewa Pokas, Stefan Czyżewski, Jerzy Nowak, Tadeusz Bradecki.
- How long is Camera Buff?
- Camera Buff has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- What genre is Camera Buff?
- Camera Buff is a Drama film.
- Where was Camera Buff produced?
- Camera Buff was produced in Poland.
- What are the themes of Camera Buff?
- The themes of Camera Buff include: Daily Struggles of the Working Class.