Candidates of Death
Kandydaci śmierci
Synopsis
A father goes on holiday with his son and two of his friends, during which time they make an amateur horror film together. As the years pass, they continue to shoot scenes for their “handcrafted,” carefree, imaginative horror project, with even more passion, dutiful consistency, and unwavering commitment: the documentary chronicles a decade of this beautiful adventure, as Maciej and the kids become a group of people who grow up… and yet somehow still manage to grow younger together.
Top Cast
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Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maciej Cuske
- Original Score
- Jacaszek, Grzegorz Daroń
- Original Title
- Kandydaci śmierci
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Telewizja Polska, Silesia Film, Fundacja Bydgoska Kronika Filmowa, So FILMS, Miejskie Centrum Kultury w Bydgoszczy
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maciej Cuske
Jacaszek, Grzegorz Daroń
Department Leadership Roster
Maciej Cuske
Director
Jacaszek
Original Music Composer
Grzegorz Daroń
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Candidates of Death.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Candidates of Death
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What is Candidates of Death about?
A father goes on holiday with his son and two of his friends, during which time they make an amateur horror film together. As the years pass, they continue to shoot scenes for their “handcrafted,” carefree, imaginative horror project, with even more passion, dutiful consistency, and unwavering commitment: the documentary chronicles a decade of this beautiful adventure, as Maciej and the kids become a group of people who grow up… and yet somehow still manage to grow younger together.
Who directed Candidates of Death?
Candidates of Death was directed by Maciej Cuske.
Who stars in Candidates of Death?
The principal cast of Candidates of Death includes Maciej Cuske, Stanisław Cuske, Rafał Waraczewski, Adrian Weber.
When was Candidates of Death released and how long is it?
Candidates of Death was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Candidates of Death?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Candidates of Death was composed by Jacaszek, Grzegorz Daroń.