Communion
Komunia
Synopsis
When adults are ineffectual, children have to grow up quickly. Ola is 14 and she takes care of her dysfunctional father, autistic brother and a mother who lives apart from them and is mainly heard the phone. Most of all she wants to reunite a family that simply doesn’t work — like a defective TV set. She lives in the hope of bringing her mother back home. Her 13 year old brother Nikodem’s Holy Communion is a pretext for the family to meet up. Ola is entirely responsible for preparing the perfect family celebration. “Communion” reveals the beauty of the rejected, the strength of the weak and the need for change when change seems impossible. This crash course in growing up teaches us that failure is not final. Especially when love is in question.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anna Zamecka
- Screenplay & Story
- Anna Zamecka
- Original Title
- Komunia
- Country of Origin
- Poland, Czech Republic
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Wajda Studio, Otter Films, MX35, HBO Europe
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anna Zamecka
Anna Zamecka
Małgorzata Szyłak
Agnieszka Glińska, Anna Zamecka, Wojciech Janas
Anna Zamecka, Zuzanna Król, Izabela Łopuch, Anna Wydra, Hanka Kastelicová
Department Leadership Roster
Agnieszka Glińska
Editor
Anna Zamecka
Producer
Anna Zamecka
Director
Anna Zamecka
Editor
Zuzanna Król
Producer
Anna Zamecka
Screenplay
Izabela Łopuch
Producer
Anna Wydra
Producer
Hanka Kastelicová
Producer
Małgorzata Szyłak
Director of Photography
Wojciech Janas
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Communion
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Communion about?
When adults are ineffectual, children have to grow up quickly. Ola is 14 and she takes care of her dysfunctional father, autistic brother and a mother who lives apart from them and is mainly heard the phone. Most of all she wants to reunite a family that simply doesn’t work — like a defective TV set. She lives in the hope of bringing her mother back home. Her 13 year old brother Nikodem’s Holy Communion is a pretext for the family to meet up. Ola is entirely responsible for preparing the perfect family celebration. “Communion” reveals the beauty of the rejected, the strength of the weak and the need for change when change seems impossible. This crash course in growing up teaches us that failure is not final. Especially when love is in question.
Who directed Communion?
Communion was directed by Anna Zamecka.
Who stars in Communion?
The principal cast of Communion includes Ola Kaczanowska, Nikodem Kaczanowski, Marek Kaczanowski, Magdalena Kaczanowska.
When was Communion released and how long is it?
Communion was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.