Chemo
Chemia
“Love like there is no tomorrow.”
Synopsis
Thirty year old Benek experiences a crisis mainly manifested by compulsive suicidal thoughts and dreams about death. Accidentally he meets a beautiful, magnetic and mouthy Lena. He is dazzled from the first moment and his admiration grows when Lena not only understands his suicidal preoccupation but shares a similar one. They embark on a crazy journey during which Benek realizes he is not the only man in Lena's life - in addition, the girl has cancer, and she is not attempting to treat it. Admiration mixes with fear - finally Benek promises to accompany her to the end...
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
"CHEMIA" zwiastun filmu główny
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-09-14
Top Cast
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Agnieszka Żulewska
Lena Zybert
Tomasz Schuchardt
Benek Bilski
Eryk Lubos
Priest 'Panda'
Danuta Stenka
Doctor Sowa
Anita Jancia
Grażniew
Robert Wabich
Physician
Adam Woronowicz
Doctor Konrad
Zofia Pietrzykowska
Tosia
Sandra Staniszewska
Elizka
Anna Smołowik
Doctor Sowa's Assistant
Dorota Nowakowska
Nurse
Anna Cieślak
Nurse
Agata Pruchniewska
Anesthesiologist
Tadeusz Chudecki
Ginecologist
Paulina Marciniak
Model Monika
Sebastian Pawlak
Assistant
Ryszard Ronczewski
Old Man in the Club
Jakub Kamieński
Release History & Theatrical Window
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.99x
-$16K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bartosz Prokopowicz
- Screenplay & Story
- Katarzyna Sarnowska
- Original Title
- Chemia
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $1.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.5M
- Production Studios
- Film Ilumination, Aeroplan, Vue Movie Distribution, Di Factory, Film Produkcja, Filmokracja, Mazowiecki Instytut Kultury, HBO Polska
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bartosz Prokopowicz
Katarzyna Sarnowska
Jeremi Prokopowicz
Piotr Kmiecik, Robert Gryka
Bartosz Prokopowicz, Katarzyna Sarnowska, Klaudia Śmieja-Rostworowska, Stanisław Dziedzic
Department Leadership Roster
Jarosław Golec
Stunt Coordinator
Jeremi Prokopowicz
Director of Photography
Bartosz Prokopowicz
Director
Bartosz Prokopowicz
Producer
Katarzyna Sarnowska
Producer
Klaudia Śmieja-Rostworowska
Producer
Piotr Kmiecik
Editor
Stanisław Dziedzic
Producer
Katarzyna Sarnowska
Screenplay
Robert Gryka
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chemo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Chemo about?
Thirty year old Benek experiences a crisis mainly manifested by compulsive suicidal thoughts and dreams about death. Accidentally he meets a beautiful, magnetic and mouthy Lena. He is dazzled from the first moment and his admiration grows when Lena not only understands his suicidal preoccupation but shares a similar one. They embark on a crazy journey during which Benek realizes he is not the only man in Lena's life - in addition, the girl has cancer, and she is not attempting to treat it. Admiration mixes with fear - finally Benek promises to accompany her to the end...
Who directed Chemo?
Chemo was directed by Bartosz Prokopowicz.
Who stars in Chemo?
The principal cast of Chemo includes Agnieszka Żulewska, Tomasz Schuchardt, Eryk Lubos, Danuta Stenka, Anita Jancia.
When was Chemo released and how long is it?
Chemo was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What was the box office and production budget of Chemo?
Chemo had a reported production budget of $1.5M and grossed $1.5M at the worldwide box office (0.99 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Chemo?
Chemo holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).