The Moth
Ćma
Synopsis
This is psychological drama by Tomasz Zygadlo begins as a straightforward story. Jan is the host of a nightly talk show in which he counsels people who call in with their problems. He is dedicated to helping these lonely souls but becomes increasingly disturbed when his co-workers and supervisors at the radio station do not appreciate his program; they seem unable to grasp the importance of what he is doing. Aside from that, Jan's private life is frayed around the edges. His wife is a heavy drinker and his mistress has no comprehension about who he is or what he is doing. Jan's frustration over this lack of recognition builds to an explosive level, threatening to upset the balance of his daily life.
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Roman Wilhelmi
Jan
Anna Seniuk
Magda, Jan's mistress
Iwona Bielska
Justyna, Jan's wife
Nela Obarska
Agata, Jan's ex-wife
Jerzy Trela
Jan's editor
Grzegorz Heromiński
Tomek, Jan's producer
Marek Probosz
Marcin, Jan's son
Piotr Fronczewski
Psychiatrist
Jerzy Stuhr
"Elegancki" w barze
Inez Fichna
Jolanta Nowak
Jan Hencz
Janusz Skalski
Andrzej Żarnecki
Bożena Adamek
Alina Aftowicz
Zbigniew Buczkowski
Caller from Kalisz (voice)
Anna Ciepielewska
(voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tomasz Zygadło
- Screenplay & Story
- Tomasz Zygadło
- Original Score
- Jan Kanty Pawluśkiewicz
- Original Title
- Ćma
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Zespół Filmowy "X"
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tomasz Zygadło
Tomasz Zygadło
Jan Kanty Pawluśkiewicz
Jacek Zygadlo
Mirosława Garlicka
Department Leadership Roster
Tomasz Zygadło
Director
Mirosława Garlicka
Editor
Jan Kanty Pawluśkiewicz
Original Music Composer
Jacek Zygadlo
Director of Photography
Tomasz Zygadło
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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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 The Moth
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What is The Moth about?
This is psychological drama by Tomasz Zygadlo begins as a straightforward story. Jan is the host of a nightly talk show in which he counsels people who call in with their problems. He is dedicated to helping these lonely souls but becomes increasingly disturbed when his co-workers and supervisors at the radio station do not appreciate his program; they seem unable to grasp the importance of what he is doing. Aside from that, Jan's private life is frayed around the edges. His wife is a heavy drinker and his mistress has no comprehension about who he is or what he is doing. Jan's frustration over this lack of recognition builds to an explosive level, threatening to upset the balance of his daily life.
Who directed The Moth?
The Moth was directed by Tomasz Zygadło.
Who stars in The Moth?
The principal cast of The Moth includes Roman Wilhelmi, Anna Seniuk, Iwona Bielska, Nela Obarska, Jerzy Trela.
When was The Moth released and how long is it?
The Moth was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Moth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Moth was composed by Jan Kanty Pawluśkiewicz.