Ether
Eter
Synopsis
At the end of the 19th century, somewhere in the outskirts of the Russian Empire, a doctor administers a lethal overdose of ether to a young woman – the object of his desire. After getting away with his crime, he finds employment in a fortress, where he continues his experiments with ether to manage pain and manipulate human behaviour. Despite his evilness, it is not too late for his soul to be saved from eternal damnation…
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Ether TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-05-24
Top Cast
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Andrzej Chyra
Commander
Jacek Poniedziałek
Doctor
Małgorzata Pritulak
Matylda
Zsolt László
District Magistrate
Ostap Vakulyuk
Taras
Maria Ryaboshapka
Malgoratza
Leonardo Lacaria
Soldier
Rafał Mohr
First Officer
Victoria Zinny
Lady
Remo Girone
Old Priest
Ostap Stupka
Russian Commander
Natalka Polovynka
Taras' Mother
Stanislav Kolokolnikov
Fake Priest
Artūras Dubaka
Officer
Przemysław Stippa
Interrogator
Sebastian Pawlak
Private
Dominik Rybiałek
Little Soldier
Oleksander Loginov
Russian Judge
Release History & Theatrical Window
Hong Kong International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Krzysztof Zanussi
- Screenplay & Story
- Krzysztof Zanussi
- Original Title
- Eter
- Country of Origin
- Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Poland, Ukraine
- Spoken Languages
- Polish, Russian, Ukrainian
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Interfilm Production Studio, Studio Uljana Kim, Laokoon Filmgroup, Bielle Re, Studio Filmowe Tor, NC+, Wytwórnia Filmów Dokumentalnych i Fabularnych, Ukrainian State Film Agency
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Krzysztof Zanussi
Krzysztof Zanussi
Piotr Niemyjski
Milenia Fiedler
Galina Kim, Krzysztof Zanussi, Janusz Wąchała
Department Leadership Roster
Krzysztof Zanussi
Director
Krzysztof Zanussi
Writer
Milenia Fiedler
Editor
Joanna Macha
Production Design
Katarzyna Lewińska
Costume Design
Piotr Niemyjski
Director of Photography
Krzysztof Zanussi
Producer
Janusz Wąchała
Producer
Piroska Szabady
Production Design
Maksym Nimenko
Production Design
Zaneta Falba
Production Design
Tomasz Krzemieniecki
Stunt Coordinator
Maciej Fajst
Production Design
Andriy Yakovenko
Production Design
Izabela Ozierow
Production Design
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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 Ether
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What is Ether about?
At the end of the 19th century, somewhere in the outskirts of the Russian Empire, a doctor administers a lethal overdose of ether to a young woman – the object of his desire. After getting away with his crime, he finds employment in a fortress, where he continues his experiments with ether to manage pain and manipulate human behaviour. Despite his evilness, it is not too late for his soul to be saved from eternal damnation…
Who directed Ether?
Ether was directed by Krzysztof Zanussi.
Who stars in Ether?
The principal cast of Ether includes Andrzej Chyra, Jacek Poniedziałek, Małgorzata Pritulak, Zsolt László, Ostap Vakulyuk.
When was Ether released and how long is it?
Ether was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.