Franek, a student of painting. By coincidence becomes involved in the cogs of a horrific totalitarian machine. His sensitivity and humanity will be heavily tested.
Acting
Łukasz Sikora's silent breakdowns speak louder than any dialogue.
Cinematography
Cramped 4:3 framing that traps you with Franek.
Direction
Sikora's documentary background brings chilling realism.
Director
Adam Sikora
Łukasz Sikora
Franek
Dorota Pomykała
Franek's Mother
Katarzyna Gałązka
Bogusia
Jan Dravnel
Beno
Maciej Konopiński
Andrzej
Robert Gulaczyk
Mietek
Grzegorz Mielczarek
Tadeusz
Tomasz Sapryk
'Dziadek'
Adam Bobik
'Młody'
Mariusz Jakus
Prison Warden
Mateusz Nędza
Krystian
Bartłomiej Krat
Prisoner Taking Shower
Paweł Koślik
Dentist
Dan Sumikowski
Prisoner
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Loosely inspired by real Polish art students co-opted into communist-era propaganda machines.
Sikora shot in actual period locations including a functioning communist-era office building.
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