Man and Bread
Człowiek i chleb
Synopsis
The film is a praise of human willingness to take on the endless challenges of fate. The loaf of bread a prisoner receives each day is used to patch thousands of holes in the cell walls. They are inhabited by nerve-wracking busy insects that flit constantly from hole to hole. When the work is finished, the prisoner is unexpectedly transferred to another cell. The new loaf of bread held in his hands freezes dramatically halfway to his mouth: the walls of this cell are also strewn with thousands of holes.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ryszard Czekała
- Screenplay & Story
- Ryszard Czekała
- Original Title
- Człowiek i chleb
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Studio Filmów Animowanych w Krakowie, Studio Filmów Animowanych (Kraków), Telewizja Polska
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ryszard Czekała
Ryszard Czekała
Tomasz Wolf
Department Leadership Roster
Ryszard Czekała
Screenplay
Tomasz Wolf
Director of Photography
Ryszard Czekała
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Man and Bread.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Man and Bread
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What is Man and Bread about?
The film is a praise of human willingness to take on the endless challenges of fate. The loaf of bread a prisoner receives each day is used to patch thousands of holes in the cell walls. They are inhabited by nerve-wracking busy insects that flit constantly from hole to hole. When the work is finished, the prisoner is unexpectedly transferred to another cell. The new loaf of bread held in his hands freezes dramatically halfway to his mouth: the walls of this cell are also strewn with thousands of holes.
Who directed Man and Bread?
Man and Bread was directed by Ryszard Czekała.
Who stars in Man and Bread?
The principal cast of Man and Bread includes Not specified.
When was Man and Bread released and how long is it?
Man and Bread was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 7m.