Controlled Conversations

1991 1h 33m PL

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6.7

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7.2

IMDB

★6.7TMDB · 40★7.2IMDB · 1,667

Comedy

Synopsis

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Ryszard Ochódzki receives a special assignment for UB - infiltrating the "Solidarity" party branch in Suwałki. His arriving there coincides with the imposition of martial law on Poland.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Stanisław Tym
Ryszard Ochódzki
Irena Kwiatkowska
Lusia
Alina Janowska
Halina Należyty
Krzysztof Kowalewski
Zygmunt Molibden
Jerzy Bończak
Morwa
Marian Opania
SB General Mozambik
Jerzy Turek
Wacław Jarząbek
Bożena Dykiel
Kokoszka

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Sylwester Chęciński
Writers: Stanisław Tym
Languages: Polish
Countries: Poland

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ERA

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35 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "Teddy Bear (Ryszard Ochódzki) - Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Sylwester Chęciński, shot by Jerzy Stawicki. 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 Jerzy Matuszkiewicz. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Krzysztof Osiecki 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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Stanisław Tym and Irena Kwiatkowska and Alina Janowska carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0102815 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 40 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Sylwester Chęciński directs. Jerzy Stawicki behind the camera. Jerzy Matuszkiewicz scores. Krzysztof Osiecki cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Poland. Dialogue in Polish.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

135 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Part of the "Teddy Bear (Ryszard Ochódzki) - Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
3Directed by Sylwester Chęciński, shot by Jerzy Stawicki. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Jerzy Matuszkiewicz. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Krzysztof Osiecki shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Stanisław Tym and Irena Kwiatkowska and Alina Janowska carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0102815 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 40 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Jerzy Stawicki
Original score: Jerzy Matuszkiewicz
Editing: Krzysztof Osiecki
Production design: Andrzej Kowalczyk
Costume design: Małgorzata Obłoza
Makeup / hair: Dorota Seweryńska
Runtime: 93 min · 1h 33m
Status: Released
Original language: PL
Certification (US): 16
IMDB: Controlled Conversations (1991)
IMDB rating: 7.2/10 · 1,667 votes

Awards

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Part of

Teddy Bear (Ryszard Ochódzki) - Collection

The trilogy of films about Ryszard Ochódzki, the president of the "Tęcza" sports club, is a set of three iconic Polish comedies: "Miś", "Ryś", and "Rozmowy kontrolowane". The adventures of the main character, Ryszard Ochódzki, immerse viewers in a world of absurdities, intrigues, and unpredictable situations, providing great entertainment for fans of Polish comedy.