Zakręt
Synopsis
A psychological study of a successful man, completely devoted to his professional work, for whom the first vacation in years becomes an opportunity to reflect on the illusory value of civilizational progress, opposed to the purity and harmony of the natural world, and to compare his own life with the model of others. Stefan is in charge of the construction of a large investment. He fears imminent old age. He visits a friend who lives in a mountain solitude. They witness a tragic accident - a young mountaineer falls off a cliff. They bring help. Stefan notices the emptiness of his family life. His wife wants to leave him, he still believes in the possibility of saving their marriage. During a trip together they get into a car accident. An encounter with Stefan's son, Andrew, occurs, forcing him to make a harsh assessment of his life.
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Józef Nowak
Stefan
Anna Milewska
Maria, żona Stefana
Janusz Michałowski
osadnik
Michał Pawlicki
Jan, przyjaciel Stefana
Małgorzata Potocka
żona osadnika
Jan Janga-Tomaszewski
Andrzej, syn Stefana
Ewa Poręba
pierwsza żona Stefana
Zygmunt Malanowicz
lekarz
Renata Kretówna
pielęgniarka
Jerzy Molga
urzędnik ze zjednoczenia
Józef Osławski
pilot helikoptera
Henryk Zakrzewski
taternik
Cezary Kussyk
montażysta
Wiesław Komasa
młody inżynier
Eugeniusz Kujawski
reporter tv
Mirosław Smolarek
zastępca dyrektora
Irena Dudzińska
sekretarka
Janusz Szydłowski
"rewolwerowiec" w filmie oglądanym przez Stefana
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stanisław Brejdygant
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanisław Brejdygant
- Original Score
- Jan Kanty Pawluśkiewicz
- Original Title
- Zakręt
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Zespół Filmowy "Profil"
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stanisław Brejdygant
Stanisław Brejdygant
Jan Kanty Pawluśkiewicz
Wacław Dybowski
Roman Kolski
Department Leadership Roster
Alicja Wasilewska
Costume Design
Piotr Dudzinski
Production Design
Stanisław Brejdygant
Writer
Wacław Dybowski
Director of Photography
Roman Kolski
Editor
Stanisław Brejdygant
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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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 Zakręt
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Zakręt about?
A psychological study of a successful man, completely devoted to his professional work, for whom the first vacation in years becomes an opportunity to reflect on the illusory value of civilizational progress, opposed to the purity and harmony of the natural world, and to compare his own life with the model of others. Stefan is in charge of the construction of a large investment. He fears imminent old age. He visits a friend who lives in a mountain solitude. They witness a tragic accident - a young mountaineer falls off a cliff. They bring help. Stefan notices the emptiness of his family life. His wife wants to leave him, he still believes in the possibility of saving their marriage. During a trip together they get into a car accident. An encounter with Stefan's son, Andrew, occurs, forcing him to make a harsh assessment of his life.
Who directed Zakręt?
Zakręt was directed by Stanisław Brejdygant.
Who stars in Zakręt?
The principal cast of Zakręt includes Józef Nowak, Anna Milewska, Janusz Michałowski, Michał Pawlicki, Małgorzata Potocka.
When was Zakręt released and how long is it?
Zakręt was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Zakręt?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Zakręt was composed by Jan Kanty Pawluśkiewicz.