Without Anesthesia
Bez znieczulenia
Synopsis
A famous Polish journalist presents a problem for the powers-that-be when he displays his full political skill and knowledge on a television show featuring questions and answers on a world conference by a panel of journalists. His enemies take away his privileges when he is away. The shock of being "unwanted" parallels a deeper disappointment in his private life: his wife has an affair with a jealous young rival, and after 15 years of marriage and two daughters wants a divorce. She offers no explanations as he tries to untie these problems himself. All the moves he makes are the wrong ones. He takes on drinking heavily with students eager to attend his seminar after discovering the class has been canceled. The journalist, once suave and commanding, is reduced to silence.
Top Cast
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Zbigniew Zapasiewicz
Jerzy Michałowski
Ewa Dałkowska
Ewa Michałowska
Andrzej Seweryn
Jacek Rościszewski
Krystyna Janda
Agata
Roman Wilhelmi
Broński
Emilia Krakowska
Wanda Jakowicz
Kazimierz Kaczor
Editor-in-chief
Magda Teresa Wójcik
Joanna Cichoń
Jerzy Stuhr
Jerzy Porębowicz
Iga Mayr
Anna Łukasik
Aleksandra Jasieńska
Oleńka
Marta Salinger
Gabcia
Stefania Iwińska
Józefa
Halina Golanko
Halina Łukasik
Danuta Balicka
Judge
Jolanta Kozak-Sutowicz
Stenia
Zygmunt Kęstowicz
Editorial Office Secretary
Tadeusz Andrzejewski
Release History & Theatrical Window
São Paulo International Film Festival (Restored Version)
Festival / Special Debut
February 19, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrzej Wajda
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrzej Wajda, Agnieszka Holland
- Original Title
- Bez znieczulenia
- Country of Origin
- Poland, France
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Production Studios
- Zespół Filmowy "X"
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrzej Wajda
Andrzej Wajda, Agnieszka Holland, Krzysztof Zaleski
Edward Kłosiński
Halina Prugar-Ketling
Department Leadership Roster
Andrzej Wajda
Director
Wiesława Starska
Costume Design
Allan Starski
Production Design
Halina Prugar-Ketling
Editor
Andrzej Wajda
Screenplay
Agnieszka Holland
Screenplay
Edward Kłosiński
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Without Anesthesia
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What is Without Anesthesia about?
A famous Polish journalist presents a problem for the powers-that-be when he displays his full political skill and knowledge on a television show featuring questions and answers on a world conference by a panel of journalists. His enemies take away his privileges when he is away. The shock of being "unwanted" parallels a deeper disappointment in his private life: his wife has an affair with a jealous young rival, and after 15 years of marriage and two daughters wants a divorce. She offers no explanations as he tries to untie these problems himself. All the moves he makes are the wrong ones. He takes on drinking heavily with students eager to attend his seminar after discovering the class has been canceled. The journalist, once suave and commanding, is reduced to silence.
Who directed Without Anesthesia?
Without Anesthesia was directed by Andrzej Wajda.
Who stars in Without Anesthesia?
The principal cast of Without Anesthesia includes Zbigniew Zapasiewicz, Ewa Dałkowska, Andrzej Seweryn, Krystyna Janda, Roman Wilhelmi.
When was Without Anesthesia released and how long is it?
Without Anesthesia was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 2h 11m.