Less of a Stranger

2026 2h 0m PL

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Synopsis

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A film inspired by the life of Polish rock legend Jan Borysewicz. A story of music, rebellion, and freedom in a world where dreams often collide with a grim reality.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Mikołaj Bukrewicz
Jan Borysewicz
Patryk Pietrzak
Hubert Miłkowski
Krzysztof Oleksyn
Mikołaj Matczak
Marcel Barra
Kinga Preis
Ireneusz Czop

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Kristoffer Rus
Writers: Wiktor Piątkowski, Joanna Kozłowska
Languages: Polish
Countries: Poland

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ERA

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Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Kristoffer Rus, shot by Marian Prokop. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Marcin Konarzewski shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Mikołaj Bukrewicz and Patryk Pietrzak and Hubert Miłkowski carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt39384300 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Kristoffer Rus directs. Marian Prokop behind the camera. Marcin Konarzewski cuts. Produced in Poland. Dialogue in Polish.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Kristoffer Rus, shot by Marian Prokop. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Marcin Konarzewski shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Mikołaj Bukrewicz and Patryk Pietrzak and Hubert Miłkowski carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt39384300 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.