Bajland
Synopsis
As Poland prepares for a presidential election, the country is consumed by political campaigning and media spectacle. Among the candidates is Jan Rydel, an outspoken and unconventional man who openly mocks the political establishment and refuses to play by its rules. As the campaign progresses, Rydel makes an unexpected decision that turns the election on its head. Determined to put his principles into practice, he sets out to give away what he has accumulated, only to discover that helping people is far more complicated than he imagined. His attempt to distribute his wealth brings a succession of eccentric characters into his life and forces him to confront the contradictions of a society driven by bureaucracy, ambition and self-interest.
Top Cast
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Wojciech Pszoniak
Jan Rydel
Olaf Lubaszenko
Józef Horoszko
Magda Teresa Wójcik
Jasnorzewska
Emil Karewicz
Ignacy
Karolina Rosińska
Katarzyna
Olgierd Łukaszewicz
Szagal
Jerzy Kamas
Wysocki
Michał Pawlicki
Jakubek
Witold Pyrkosz
Sieńko
Liroy
Psychiatrist
Lech Wałęsa
self
Mirosław Drzewiecki
self
Stefan Niesiołowski
self
Piotr Żak
self
Krzysztof Zaleski
Editor
Krzysztof Wakuliński
TV Director
Jerzy Tyczyński
Kopaliński
Marek Barbasiewicz
Physician
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henryk Dederko
- Screenplay & Story
- Henryk Dederko
- Original Score
- Jan Skrzek
- Original Title
- Bajland
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Telewizja Polska, Contra Studio, Agencja Produkcji Filmowej, Łódzkie Centrum Filmowe, Vision Film Distribution Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henryk Dederko
Henryk Dederko
Jan Skrzek
Barbara Fronc, Józef Bartczak
Jacek Gwizdała
Department Leadership Roster
Jacek Gwizdała
Producer
Henryk Dederko
Director
Henryk Dederko
Writer
Marek Skrobecki
Production Design
Barbara Łagowska
Costume Design
Barbara Fronc
Editor
Józef Bartczak
Editor
Jacek Gwizdała
Producer
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Polish Films
Polish cinema: Wikidata country-of-origin Poland, merged with the canon (Polish Film School, Moral Anxiety, Has, Zulawski, Kieslowski, Wajda, contemporary).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bajland
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What is Bajland about?
As Poland prepares for a presidential election, the country is consumed by political campaigning and media spectacle. Among the candidates is Jan Rydel, an outspoken and unconventional man who openly mocks the political establishment and refuses to play by its rules. As the campaign progresses, Rydel makes an unexpected decision that turns the election on its head. Determined to put his principles into practice, he sets out to give away what he has accumulated, only to discover that helping people is far more complicated than he imagined. His attempt to distribute his wealth brings a succession of eccentric characters into his life and forces him to confront the contradictions of a society driven by bureaucracy, ambition and self-interest.
Who directed Bajland?
Bajland was directed by Henryk Dederko.
Who stars in Bajland?
The principal cast of Bajland includes Wojciech Pszoniak, Olaf Lubaszenko, Magda Teresa Wójcik, Emil Karewicz, Karolina Rosińska.
When was Bajland released and how long is it?
Bajland was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Bajland?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bajland was composed by Jan Skrzek.