Life as a Fatal Sexually Transmitted Disease (2000)
Tomasz, a doctor, and atheist, is diagnosed with cancer. His ex-wife offers him the money for treatment in Paris, but his lung cancer is past the operating stage. Facing imminent death, he questions the beliefs he has held all his life and starts experimenting with both his own life and those of others.
Director: Krzysztof Zanussi
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: September 8, 2000
Cast
- Zbigniew Zapasiewicz - Tomasz Berg
- Krystyna Janda - Anna
- Tadeusz Bradecki - Monk Marik
- Monika Krzywkowska - Hanka
- Paweł Okraska - Filip
- Jerzy Radziwiłowicz - Starszy wioskowy
- Szymon Bobrowski - Karol
- Aleksander Fabisiak - Profesor
- Xavier Schliwanski - Koniokrad
- Teresa Marczewska - The musician's mother
Screenplay
Music: Wojciech Kilar
Cinematography: Edward Kłosiński
Editing: Marek Denys
Production: Jacques Le Glou Audiovisuel, Canal+ Polska, Telewizja Polska, Studio Filmowe Tor
Country: Poland, France
Language: Polski
Original Language: pl
Themes
Philosophical and Existential Questions, Medical Drama and Hospital, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering
Keywords
cancer, doctor, meaning of life, movie set, existentialist
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Life as a Fatal Sexually Transmitted Disease about?
- Tomasz, a doctor, and atheist, is diagnosed with cancer. His ex-wife offers him the money for treatment in Paris, but his lung cancer is past the operating stage. Facing imminent death, he questions the beliefs he has held all his life and starts experimenting with both his own life and those of others.
- Who directed Life as a Fatal Sexually Transmitted Disease?
- Life as a Fatal Sexually Transmitted Disease was directed by Krzysztof Zanussi.
- Who stars in Life as a Fatal Sexually Transmitted Disease?
- Life as a Fatal Sexually Transmitted Disease stars Zbigniew Zapasiewicz, Krystyna Janda, Tadeusz Bradecki, Monika Krzywkowska, Paweł Okraska, Jerzy Radziwiłowicz.
- How long is Life as a Fatal Sexually Transmitted Disease?
- Life as a Fatal Sexually Transmitted Disease has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Life as a Fatal Sexually Transmitted Disease?
- Life as a Fatal Sexually Transmitted Disease is a Drama film.
- Where was Life as a Fatal Sexually Transmitted Disease produced?
- Life as a Fatal Sexually Transmitted Disease was produced in Poland, France.
- What are the themes of Life as a Fatal Sexually Transmitted Disease?
- The themes of Life as a Fatal Sexually Transmitted Disease include: Philosophical and Existential Questions, Medical Drama and Hospital, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.