Funeral Circuit (1978)
Seven-year-old Marek - a lonely boy, lost, desperately seeking warmth and love. His parents are two young scientists, completely devoted to their careers. She is just finishing her doctoral thesis, he is sketching new projects to promote him. They apply rigor and ruthless discipline to the child. No bond connects them with a child. They do not try to understand his needs, have no idea about his dreams, problems. Marek falls into severe depression. In the doctor's office, Marek notices a cat. He is awakened by the overwhelming desire to have his own pet - a longed-for friend. Of course, the parents do not even want to hear about it. Marek secretly, for buying pocket money, he buys a cricket - a creature that is small enough to hide from the eyes of his parents.
Cast
- Maciej Tomczak - Marek
- Joanna Jędryka - Krystyna
- Tadeusz Borowski - Roman
- Monika Alwasiak - Tereska
- Aneta Filipczak - Anetka
- Teresa Lipowska - Broniewiczowa
- Bogusław Sochnacki - Broniewicz
- Zofia Merle - principal
- Małgorzata Potocka - supervising teacher
- Adolf Chronicki - Krupiński
Screenplay
Themes
Strengthening Bonds Between Father and Daughter, Tender Moments of Affection, Hero Journey of a Single Parent
Keywords
love, dression
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Funeral Circuit about?
- Seven-year-old Marek - a lonely boy, lost, desperately seeking warmth and love. His parents are two young scientists, completely devoted to their careers. She is just finishing her doctoral thesis, he is sketching new projects to promote him. They apply rigor and ruthless discipline to the child. No bond connects them with a child. They do not try to understand his needs, have no idea about his dreams, problems. Marek falls into severe depression. In the doctor's office, Marek notices a cat. He is awakened by the overwhelming desire to have his own pet - a longed-for friend. Of course, the parents do not even want to hear about it. Marek secretly, for buying pocket money, he buys a cricket - a creature that is small enough to hide from the eyes of his parents.
- Who directed Funeral Circuit?
- Funeral Circuit was directed by Wojciech Fiwek.
- Who stars in Funeral Circuit?
- Funeral Circuit stars Maciej Tomczak, Joanna Jędryka, Tadeusz Borowski, Monika Alwasiak, Aneta Filipczak, Teresa Lipowska.
- How long is Funeral Circuit?
- Funeral Circuit has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Funeral Circuit?
- Funeral Circuit is a Family, Drama film.
- Where was Funeral Circuit produced?
- Funeral Circuit was produced in Poland.
- What are the themes of Funeral Circuit?
- The themes of Funeral Circuit include: Strengthening Bonds Between Father and Daughter, Tender Moments of Affection, Hero Journey of a Single Parent.