My Own Pole
Mój biegun
Synopsis
A tale based on the true story of Jasiek Mela, the first and youngest disabled who ever reached both the South and North Pole. The Mela family is enjoying their summer vacation on the lake completely unaware of the tragedy that is about to happen. And just when they think that the loss of a child is the worst that could happen to their family, life strikes again, and again.
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Bartłomiej Topa
Bogdan Mela
Magdalena Walach
Urszula Mela
Maciej Musiał
Janek Mela (teenager)
Adam Tyniec
Janek Mela (child)
Roman Gancarczyk
Radosław Krzyżowski
traveler Marek
Wojciech Stryczek
Piotruś Mela
Anna Pacho
Agatka Mela (teenager)
Gabriela Mazurek
Dorotka Mela (teenager)
Magdalena Zięba
Agatka Mela (child)
Iga Milik
Dorotka Mela (child)
Błażej Wójcik
Tomasz Sobczak
Elżbieta Wójcik-Firek
nurse
Patrycja Durska
nurse
Hanna Bieluszko
nurse
Katarzyna Dorosińska
nurse
Gabriela Oberbek
nurse
Release History & Theatrical Window
Polish Film Festival in America
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.8M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcin Głowacki
- Screenplay & Story
- Katarzyna Śliwińska-Kłosowicz, Marek Kłosowicz
- Original Score
- Mateusz Pospieszalski
- Original Title
- Mój biegun
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.8M
- Production Studios
- TVN
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcin Głowacki
Katarzyna Śliwińska-Kłosowicz, Marek Kłosowicz
Mateusz Pospieszalski
Dariusz Rudziński
Robert Ciodyk
Marek Kłosowicz, Krystyna Lasoń
Department Leadership Roster
Marcin Głowacki
Director
Mateusz Pospieszalski
Original Music Composer
Dariusz Rudziński
Director of Photography
Justyna Krzepkowska
Costume Design
Grzegorz Skawiński
Production Design
Marek Kłosowicz
Producer
Łukasz Lipiarz
Stunt Coordinator
Robert Ciodyk
Editor
Krystyna Lasoń
Producer
Katarzyna Śliwińska-Kłosowicz
Screenplay
Marek Kłosowicz
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for My Own Pole.
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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 My Own Pole
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is My Own Pole about?
A tale based on the true story of Jasiek Mela, the first and youngest disabled who ever reached both the South and North Pole. The Mela family is enjoying their summer vacation on the lake completely unaware of the tragedy that is about to happen. And just when they think that the loss of a child is the worst that could happen to their family, life strikes again, and again.
Who directed My Own Pole?
My Own Pole was directed by Marcin Głowacki.
Who stars in My Own Pole?
The principal cast of My Own Pole includes Bartłomiej Topa, Magdalena Walach, Maciej Musiał, Adam Tyniec, Roman Gancarczyk.
When was My Own Pole released and how long is it?
My Own Pole was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
How much did My Own Pole make at the box office?
My Own Pole grossed $1.8M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for My Own Pole?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Own Pole was composed by Mateusz Pospieszalski.