Cast
View AllCzesław Nogacki
as "Cygan"
Hanna Mikuć
as Ewa
Piotr Jachowicz
as Filip
Ewa Maria Hesse
as
Ryszard Dreger
as rikszarz
Zbigniew Buczkowski
as kombinator
Włodzimierz Stępiński
as wuj Filipa
Piotr Kiełbasiński
as
Paweł Unrug
as żandarm uderzający "Cygana"
Józef Grzeszczak
as
Andrzej Downarowicz
as
Kazimierz Jaworski
as
Mariusz Jankowski
as
Crew
Director
- Patrycja Bukowska
- Paweł Karpiński
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
Taste of Chocolate represents a fascinating example of War/TV Movie cinema, offering viewers a unique perspective on the human experience and societal structures. The film's approach to its themes demonstrates a creative vision that distinguishes it within its genre.
Director Patrycja Bukowska 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 pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 1986, 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 Taste of Chocolate took approximately 9 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 35 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 89 minutes long.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 7 weeks before filming began.
- The musical score contains over 39 unique compositions.
- The screenplay went through 15 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
Historical Context
- In 1986, when this film was released:
- The Cold War was entering its final phase.
- MTV launched, changing how music was marketed and consumed.
- Independent cinema was growing in influence, challenging the dominance of major studios.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: October 22, 1986
- Runtime: 35m