The Gift (2016)
Jurij has a special gift of making people's lives better. He works hard to maintain the status of the best stage hypnotist in Poland, for which he has to pay a high price. During his tours around Poland, when he stages his hypnoshow, Jurij earns big money. But at the same time, treated more as a circus attraction than a professional therapist, he feels that he is loosing his energy and talent. Torn between the moral dilemma and economic profit, Jurij becomes more and more frustrated. When he wipes away his stage makeup and returns to his family home in Ukraine, he becomes a loving son, trying to reconcile with his old father.
Director: Przemysław Kamiński
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 56 min
Release Date: May 31, 2016
Screenplay
Music: Andrzej Smolik
Production: Telemark, Krakowskie Biuro Festiwalowe
Country: Poland
Language: Polski, Український
Original Language: pl
Keywords
hipnotista
More Films by Director: Przemysław Kamiński
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Gift about?
- Jurij has a special gift of making people's lives better. He works hard to maintain the status of the best stage hypnotist in Poland, for which he has to pay a high price. During his tours around Poland, when he stages his hypnoshow, Jurij earns big money. But at the same time, treated more as a circus attraction than a professional therapist, he feels that he is loosing his energy and talent. Torn between the moral dilemma and economic profit, Jurij becomes more and more frustrated. When he wipes away his stage makeup and returns to his family home in Ukraine, he becomes a loving son, trying to reconcile with his old father.
- Who directed The Gift?
- The Gift was directed by Przemysław Kamiński.
- How long is The Gift?
- The Gift has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
- What genre is The Gift?
- The Gift is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Gift produced?
- The Gift was produced in Poland.