Loneliness of the Couple (1969)
The film is a psychological study addressing the problem of lack of inner resilience in the face of misfortune. The death of a son, trampled by frightened horses, disrupts the peace and happiness of the family of Pastor Hubina. Mentally broken wife Edyta (Barbara Horawianka) leaves to join her sister in Prague and there meets music teacher von Kschitzky, with whom she returns after some time, entrusting him with teaching music to her daughter Olesia. The teacher is a follower of Nazi ideology and practice. Edith begins to show more and more interest in him, and he ostentatiously seeks her favor.
Director: Stanisław Różewicz
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: February 7, 1969
Cast
- Mieczysław Voit - Preacher Hubina
- Barbara Horawianka - Edyta
- Ignacy Gogolewski - Adalbert von Kschitzky
- Kazimierz Dejunowicz - Doctor
- Krystyna Feldman - Village Woman
- Svatava Hubeňáková - Anna
- Eugeniusz Kamiński - Man at Reception
- Janusz Kłosiński - Kadulok
- Stanisław Milski - Zając
- Józef Nalberczak - Kasperlik
Screenplay
- Stanisław Różewicz (Screenplay)
- Tadeusz Różewicz (Screenplay)
- Karol Ludwik Koninski (Short Story)
Music: Wojciech Kilar
Cinematography: Stanisław Loth
Editing: Lidia Pacewicz
Production: Studio Filmowe Tor
Country: Poland
Language: Polski
Original Language: pl
More Films by Director: Stanisław Różewicz
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Loneliness of the Couple about?
- The film is a psychological study addressing the problem of lack of inner resilience in the face of misfortune. The death of a son, trampled by frightened horses, disrupts the peace and happiness of the family of Pastor Hubina. Mentally broken wife Edyta (Barbara Horawianka) leaves to join her sister in Prague and there meets music teacher von Kschitzky, with whom she returns after some time, entrusting him with teaching music to her daughter Olesia. The teacher is a follower of Nazi ideology and practice. Edith begins to show more and more interest in him, and he ostentatiously seeks her favor.
- Who directed Loneliness of the Couple?
- Loneliness of the Couple was directed by Stanisław Różewicz.
- Who stars in Loneliness of the Couple?
- Loneliness of the Couple stars Mieczysław Voit, Barbara Horawianka, Ignacy Gogolewski, Kazimierz Dejunowicz, Krystyna Feldman, Svatava Hubeňáková.
- How long is Loneliness of the Couple?
- Loneliness of the Couple has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is Loneliness of the Couple?
- Loneliness of the Couple is a Drama film.
- Where was Loneliness of the Couple produced?
- Loneliness of the Couple was produced in Poland.