My Nikifor
Mój Nikifor
Synopsis
In 1960s Krynica, veteran artist Włosiński’s orderly life is disrupted when local outsider Nikifor - deaf, mute, and dismissed as a harmless eccentric - arrives at his studio and begins painting his naïve masterpieces. Their unlikely friendship transforms both men, sparking a late-life creative and personal rebirth that reshapes Włosiński’s world and finally earns Nikifor recognition for his singular talent.
Top Cast
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Krystyna Feldman
Nikifor Krynicki
Roman Gancarczyk
Marian Wlosinski
Jerzy Gudejko
Ryszard Nowak
Jowita Budnik
Cleaning Lady Kowalska
Lucyna Malec
Hanna Wlosinska
Katarzyna Paczyńska
Ala Wlosinska
Karolina Paczynska
Ewa Wlosinska
Artur Steranko
Doctor Rosen
Marian Dziędziel
Beekeeper Ferek
Magdalena Celówna-Janikowska
Nikifor's Housekeeper
Ewa Wencel
Director of 'Zacheta'
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Krzysztof Krauze
- Screenplay & Story
- Krzysztof Krauze, Joanna Kos-Krauze
- Original Score
- Bartłomiej Gliniak
- Original Title
- Mój Nikifor
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- CANAL+ Polska, Telewizja Polska, Studio Filmowe Zebra
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Krzysztof Krauze
Krzysztof Krauze, Joanna Kos-Krauze
Bartłomiej Gliniak
Krzysztof Ptak
Krzysztof Szpetmański
Beata Ryczkowska, Jacek Moczydłowski, Juliusz Machulski, Wojciech Danowski, Paweł Mossakowski
Department Leadership Roster
Krzysztof Krauze
Director
Beata Ryczkowska
Producer
Dorota Roqueplo
Costume Design
Krzysztof Ptak
Director of Photography
Juliusz Machulski
Producer
Magdalena Dipont
Production Design
Krzysztof Krauze
Writer
Joanna Kos-Krauze
Writer
Bartłomiej Gliniak
Original Music Composer
Paweł Mossakowski
Producer
Andrzej Serdiukow
Producer
Krzysztof Szpetmański
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Nikifor
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What is My Nikifor about?
In 1960s Krynica, veteran artist Włosiński’s orderly life is disrupted when local outsider Nikifor - deaf, mute, and dismissed as a harmless eccentric - arrives at his studio and begins painting his naïve masterpieces. Their unlikely friendship transforms both men, sparking a late-life creative and personal rebirth that reshapes Włosiński’s world and finally earns Nikifor recognition for his singular talent.
Who directed My Nikifor?
My Nikifor was directed by Krzysztof Krauze.
Who stars in My Nikifor?
The principal cast of My Nikifor includes Krystyna Feldman, Roman Gancarczyk, Jerzy Gudejko, Jowita Budnik, Lucyna Malec.
When was My Nikifor released and how long is it?
My Nikifor was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for My Nikifor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Nikifor was composed by Bartłomiej Gliniak.