The Linnet (1982)
Kaziuk, a stubborn peasant and his pregnant wife live in a backwood village, unaffected by the civilization. The village is once visited by a couple of wanderers, and strange things start to happen afterward. A new schoolteacher is sent to the area. She stirs erotic fantasies in Kaziuk. In a stir of frustration Kaziuk cuts down a family tree - a sacrilegious act in the eyes of his family. Going a step further and using a scythe for cutting the rye instead of a sickle brings the whole village against him.
Director: Witold Leszczyński
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: September 13, 1982
Cast
- Krzysztof Majchrzak - Kaziuk Bartoszewicz
- Anna Seniuk - Handzia
- Joanna Sienkiewicz - Teacher Jola
- Jerzy Block - Józef
- Marek Siudym - Michał
- Tomasz Jarosiński - Ziutek
- Franciszek Pieczka - Old Man / God in Kaziuk's Dream
- Anna Milewska - Our Lady in Kaziuk's Dream
- Arkadiusz Bazak - Delegate from the District
- Aleksander Fogiel - Mayor
Screenplay
- Edward Redliński (Novel)
- Edward Redliński (Dialogue)
- Witold Leszczyński (Screenplay)
Music: Wojciech Karolak
Cinematography: Zbigniew Napiórkowski
Editing: Łucja Ośko
Production: Zespół Filmowy "Perspektywa"
Country: Poland
Language: Polski
Original Language: pl
Keywords
village
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Linnet about?
- Kaziuk, a stubborn peasant and his pregnant wife live in a backwood village, unaffected by the civilization. The village is once visited by a couple of wanderers, and strange things start to happen afterward. A new schoolteacher is sent to the area. She stirs erotic fantasies in Kaziuk. In a stir of frustration Kaziuk cuts down a family tree - a sacrilegious act in the eyes of his family. Going a step further and using a scythe for cutting the rye instead of a sickle brings the whole village against him.
- Who directed The Linnet?
- The Linnet was directed by Witold Leszczyński.
- Who stars in The Linnet?
- The Linnet stars Krzysztof Majchrzak, Anna Seniuk, Joanna Sienkiewicz, Jerzy Block, Marek Siudym, Tomasz Jarosiński.
- How long is The Linnet?
- The Linnet has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is The Linnet?
- The Linnet is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was The Linnet produced?
- The Linnet was produced in Poland.