Jazz in Poland

1964 0h 43m PL

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★8.0TMDB · 1

MusicDocumentary

Synopsis

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Performances by Poland's most acclaimed jazz bands, punctuated by short interviews conducted by German music journalist Joachim-Ernst Berendt. Appearing consecutively are: Warsaw Stompers, Namysłowski Quartet, Andrzej Trzaskowski Quintet, Krzysztof Komeda Quintet, Bossa Nova Combo and Wróblewski Quartet. The concerts are crowned by the All Star Session, a joint finale with all the performers and the song Family Blues.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Janusz Majewski
Writers: Janusz Majewski, Joachim-Ernst Berendt
Languages: Polish
Countries: Poland, Germany

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RUNTIME

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Tight 43-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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62 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Poland, Germany.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0933054 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Janusz Majewski directs. Lidia Zonn cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Poland, Germany. Dialogue in Polish.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 43-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
262 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3International production across 2 countries: Poland, Germany.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Editor Lidia Zonn shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6IMDB entry: tt0933054 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.