The Scar

1976 1h 46m PL

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6.6

SOLID

★6.6TMDB · 48

Drama

Synopsis

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When a political decision is made as to the location of a new large chemical factory, Stefan Bednarz is put in charge of it. This honest communist party man has to confront the local community opposing the construction.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Franciszek Pieczka
Stefan Bednarz
Mariusz Dmochowski
Bolesław
Jerzy Stuhr
Bednarz's assistant
Jan Skotnicki
Stanisław Lech
Stanisław Igar
Minister
Stanisław Michalski
Ministry employee
Michał Tarkowski
Michał Gałecki
Andrzej Skupień
Presidium of the National Council employee

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Krzysztof Kieślowski
Writers: Krzysztof Kieślowski
Languages: Polish
Countries: Poland

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ERA

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50 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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2 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski, shot by Sławomir Idziak. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Stanisław Radwan. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

MoodPlayr · trivia#03

4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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

MoodPlayr · trivia#04

5 / 7

CAST

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Franciszek Pieczka and Mariusz Dmochowski and Jerzy Stuhr carry the top of the cast.

MoodPlayr · trivia#05

6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0074220 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 48 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Krzysztof Kieślowski directs. Sławomir Idziak behind the camera. Stanisław Radwan scores. Krystyna Górnicka cuts. Produced in Poland. Dialogue in Polish.

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Things worth knowing

150 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski, shot by Sławomir Idziak. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Stanisław Radwan. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Krystyna Górnicka shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Franciszek Pieczka and Mariusz Dmochowski and Jerzy Stuhr carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0074220 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 48 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.