Cast
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Franciszek Pieczka
as Stefan Bednarz
Mariusz Dmochowski
as Bolesław
Jerzy Stuhr
as Bednarz's assistant
Jan Skotnicki
as Stanisław Lech
Stanisław Igar
as Minister
Stanisław Michalski
as Ministry employee
Michał Tarkowski
as Michał Gałecki
Andrzej Skupień
as Presidium of the National Council employee
Halina Winiarska
as Bednarz's Wife
Joanna Orzeszkowska
as Eva - Bednarz's Daughter
Jadwiga Bryniarska
as
Agnieszka Holland
as Secretary Hania
Małgorzata Leśniewska
as Miss Małgosia
Asja Łamtiugina
as Olecko woman at the meeting
Ryszard Bacciarelli
as Architect at the meeting
Crew
Director
- Krzysztof Kieślowski
Writer
- Krzysztof Kieślowski
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, The Scar examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of a period setting that reflects societal issues of its time. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Krzysztof Kieślowski brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 1976, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of The Scar took approximately 6 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 106 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 143 minutes long.
- The costume department created over 353 unique costume pieces for the production.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 3 weeks before filming began.
- The screenplay went through 14 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
Historical Context
- In 1976, when this film was released:
- Disco music dominated popular culture.
- The Watergate scandal changed public perception of political institutions.
- The film industry was dominated by major studios, with independent cinema still in its early development.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: December 6, 1976
- Runtime: 1h 46m
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