Benek Blues (2000)
The action is placed in a cramped flat in Warsaw’s district of Ochota. A father and a son, both bedridden, live in a fascinating symbiosis. The son, a well‑known photographer Bernard ben Dobrowolski, is lying in bed because a chronic condition has deformed his body and immobilized him. The father, Dominik, has recently suffered from a stroke. Now they are taking care of each other and crowds of visitors move through their room.
Director: Katarzyna Maciejko-Kowalczyk
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 56 min
Release Date: May 1, 2000
Cast
- Bernard Ben Dobrowolski - Himself
Screenplay
- Katarzyna Maciejko-Kowalczyk (Screenplay)
Production: Studio Filmowe Kalejdoskop, Telewizja Polska
Country: Poland
Language: Polski
Original Language: pl
Keywords
photography, family, short film
More Films by Director: Katarzyna Maciejko-Kowalczyk
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Benek Blues about?
- The action is placed in a cramped flat in Warsaw’s district of Ochota. A father and a son, both bedridden, live in a fascinating symbiosis. The son, a well‑known photographer Bernard ben Dobrowolski, is lying in bed because a chronic condition has deformed his body and immobilized him. The father, Dominik, has recently suffered from a stroke. Now they are taking care of each other and crowds of visitors move through their room.
- Who directed Benek Blues?
- Benek Blues was directed by Katarzyna Maciejko-Kowalczyk.
- Who stars in Benek Blues?
- Benek Blues stars Bernard Ben Dobrowolski.
- How long is Benek Blues?
- Benek Blues has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
- What genre is Benek Blues?
- Benek Blues is a Documentary film.
- Where was Benek Blues produced?
- Benek Blues was produced in Poland.