Icarus. The Legend of Mietek Kosz (2019)
Inspired by true events, a story of a blind grand piano genius. As a child Mietek loses his sight. His mother places him in the care of the nuns in Laski. At the centre for the blind the boy discovers that music may be his way of seeing the world again and of describing it. Mietek goes on to become a brilliant classical pianist. Once he discovers jazz music, though, he has only one goal left: to become the best jazz pianist in Poland. He is more and more successful, not only in Poland but around the world. He wins the prestigious Montreux Jazz Festival. Unexpectedly, a charismatic vocalist, Zuza, walks into his life. This meeting will change it forever.
Director: Maciej Pieprzyca
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 122 min
Release Date: October 18, 2019
Cast
- Dawid Ogrodnik - Mieczysław Kosz
- Cyprian Grabowski - Mieczysław Kosz (child)
- Jowita Budnik - Agata Kosz
- Wiktoria Gorodecka - Marta
- Maja Komorowska - Professor Aniela
- Justyna Wasilewska - Singer Zuza
- Piotr Adamczyk - Bogdan Danowicz
- Mikołaj Chroboczek - Contrabassist Gutek
- Michał Filipiak - Contrabassist Włodek
- Jacek Koman - Stanisław Kosz
Screenplay
- Maciej Pieprzyca (Screenplay)
Music: Leszek Możdżer
Cinematography: Witold Płóciennik
Editing: Piotr Kmiecik
Production: Telewizja Polska, Canal+ Polska, Lightcraft, Next Film, RE STUDIO, Aeroplan, Silesia Film
Country: Poland
Language: Polski
Box Office: $3,042
Original Language: pl
More Films by Director: Maciej Pieprzyca
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Icarus. The Legend of Mietek Kosz about?
- Inspired by true events, a story of a blind grand piano genius. As a child Mietek loses his sight. His mother places him in the care of the nuns in Laski. At the centre for the blind the boy discovers that music may be his way of seeing the world again and of describing it. Mietek goes on to become a brilliant classical pianist. Once he discovers jazz music, though, he has only one goal left: to become the best jazz pianist in Poland. He is more and more successful, not only in Poland but around the world. He wins the prestigious Montreux Jazz Festival. Unexpectedly, a charismatic vocalist, Zuza, walks into his life. This meeting will change it forever.
- Who directed Icarus. The Legend of Mietek Kosz?
- Icarus. The Legend of Mietek Kosz was directed by Maciej Pieprzyca.
- Who stars in Icarus. The Legend of Mietek Kosz?
- Icarus. The Legend of Mietek Kosz stars Dawid Ogrodnik, Cyprian Grabowski, Jowita Budnik, Wiktoria Gorodecka, Maja Komorowska, Justyna Wasilewska.
- How long is Icarus. The Legend of Mietek Kosz?
- Icarus. The Legend of Mietek Kosz has a runtime of 2h 2m (122 minutes).
- What genre is Icarus. The Legend of Mietek Kosz?
- Icarus. The Legend of Mietek Kosz is a Drama, History film.
- How much did Icarus. The Legend of Mietek Kosz gross?
- Icarus. The Legend of Mietek Kosz grossed $3,042 worldwide.
- Where was Icarus. The Legend of Mietek Kosz produced?
- Icarus. The Legend of Mietek Kosz was produced in Poland.