Money or Life

  • 4'
  • Poland
  • 1961
Skolimowski’s last short is set during the Second World War. Two men meet at a funfair: one slim and one large, squabbling about money in the proximity of German policemen. In five minutes, Skolimowski succeeds in conveying his idea of the war and allows Stanislaw Dygat, the author of the story on which his film is based, to reveal a natural acting talent. (EMK)

Director
Jerzy Skolimowski
Country of production
Poland
Year
1961
Festival Edition
IFFR 2009
Length
4'
Medium
35mm
Original title
Pieniadze albo zycie
Language
Polish
Production Company
The Polish National Film, Television and Theatre School
Sales
The Polish National Film, Television and Theatre School
Screenplay
Jerzy Skolimowski
Director
Jerzy Skolimowski
Country of production
Poland
Year
1961
Festival Edition
IFFR 2009
Length
4'
Medium
35mm
Original title
Pieniadze albo zycie
Language
Polish
Production Company
The Polish National Film, Television and Theatre School
Sales
The Polish National Film, Television and Theatre School
Screenplay
Jerzy Skolimowski