Zmowa (1990)

Zmowa (1990) poster

Christmas Eve night of 1976. In a village in the newly formed Tarnobrzeg province, a local bus hits a young married couple and a twelve-year-old boy. In the presence of numerous witnesses, the victims are beaten to death with a wheel wrench. In the aftermath of this crime, all the villagers are united by a conspiracy of silence. The dramatic scenario is freely based on the authentic case of the shocking 1976 Polanieck case.

Director: Janusz Petelski
Genre: Drama, Crime, Mystery
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Janusz Kędziora
Production: Telewizja Polska, Studio Filmowe Zodiak
Country: Poland
Language: Polski
Original Language: pl

Keywords

1970s, based on true story, poland, omertá

More Films by Director: Janusz Petelski
More Films in Genre: Drama, Crime, Mystery

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zmowa about?
Christmas Eve night of 1976. In a village in the newly formed Tarnobrzeg province, a local bus hits a young married couple and a twelve-year-old boy. In the presence of numerous witnesses, the victims are beaten to death with a wheel wrench. In the aftermath of this crime, all the villagers are united by a conspiracy of silence. The dramatic scenario is freely based on the authentic case of the shocking 1976 Polanieck case.
Who directed Zmowa?
Zmowa was directed by Janusz Petelski.
Who stars in Zmowa?
Zmowa stars Jerzy Łapiński, Artur Pontek, Stanisława Celińska, Danuta Kowalska, Ewa Szykulska, Adam Ferency.
What genre is Zmowa?
Zmowa is a Drama, Crime, Mystery film.
Where was Zmowa produced?
Zmowa was produced in Poland.