Provincial Actors
Aktorzy prowincjonalni
Synopsis
The film is set in a small town near Warsaw, to which a young and coming director comes to produce a classic play (Wyspianski "Wyzwolenie") with a modern vein. Everyone in the production gets his usual stereotypical role, but the aging idol of the ensemble senses opportunity to give the performance of his life. For young director everything is already set. The leading man, however, is not giving up and is trying to restore the role according to his view. His wife listens to his fears, complaints and frustrations, while resigning herself to a fading career in a puppet theatre.
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"Aktorzy prowincjonalni"/"Provincial Actors"
Type: Clip • Published 2017-03-09
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Ewa Dałkowska
Krystyna Gazda
Tadeusz Huk
Krzysztof Malewski
Halina Łabonarska
Anka Malewska
Tomasz Zygadło
Sławomir Szczepan
Iwona Biernacka
Rysia
Adam Ferency
Adaś
Sława Kwaśniewska
Malina
Kazimiera Nogajówna
Hanka
Janina Ordężanka
Andrzeja
Krystyna Wachelko-Zaleska
Daniela
Stefan Burczyk
Andrzej
Andrzej Buszewicz
Zygmunt Bielski
Jan Ciecierski
Tadeusz Burski
Jerzy Fedorowicz
Michał Sulkiewicz
Bronisław Kassowski
old actor
Jerzy Kryszak
Cynik
Jerzy Łapiński
Darek
Stanisław Michalski
Antczak
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 2, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Agnieszka Holland
- Screenplay & Story
- Agnieszka Holland, Witold Zatorski
- Original Score
- Andrzej Zarycki
- Original Title
- Aktorzy prowincjonalni
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Zespół Filmowy "X"
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Agnieszka Holland
Agnieszka Holland, Witold Zatorski
Andrzej Zarycki
Jacek Petrycki
Halina Nawrocka
Department Leadership Roster
Agnieszka Holland
Director
Bogdan Sölle
Production Design
Ludwika Niśkiewicz
Costume Design
Halina Nawrocka
Editor
Jacek Petrycki
Director of Photography
Andrzej Zarycki
Original Music Composer
Agnieszka Holland
Screenplay
Witold Zatorski
Screenplay
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Provincial Actors
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What is Provincial Actors about?
The film is set in a small town near Warsaw, to which a young and coming director comes to produce a classic play (Wyspianski "Wyzwolenie") with a modern vein. Everyone in the production gets his usual stereotypical role, but the aging idol of the ensemble senses opportunity to give the performance of his life. For young director everything is already set. The leading man, however, is not giving up and is trying to restore the role according to his view. His wife listens to his fears, complaints and frustrations, while resigning herself to a fading career in a puppet theatre.
Who directed Provincial Actors?
Provincial Actors was directed by Agnieszka Holland.
Who stars in Provincial Actors?
The principal cast of Provincial Actors includes Ewa Dałkowska, Tadeusz Huk, Halina Łabonarska, Tomasz Zygadło, Iwona Biernacka.
When was Provincial Actors released and how long is it?
Provincial Actors was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Provincial Actors?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Provincial Actors was composed by Andrzej Zarycki.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Provincial Actors?
Provincial Actors holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).