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)
Film details
Country of production
Poland
Year
1961
Festival edition
IFFR 2009
Length
4'
Medium/Format
35mm
Language
Polish
Premiere status
None
Director
Jerzy Skolimowski
Screenplay
Jerzy Skolimowski
Production company
The Polish National Film, Television and Theatre School
Sales / World rights holder
The Polish National Film, Television and Theatre School