A Hole in the Head
Dziura w głowie
Synopsis
After a particularly embarrassing performance, a struggling Polish actor chooses to quit his acting troupe. In desperation, he returns home, only to find his dying mother has replaced him with a farm hand from a nearby mental institution. Alienated and depressed, he attempts to find his place in the world by driving out his replacement as completely as possible.
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Bartłomiej Topa
Actor 'Chudy'
Andrzej Szeremeta
Andrzej
Sandra Korzeniak
Woman
Ewa Dałkowska
Actor's mother
Teresa Marczewska
Judge
Zygmunt Malanowicz
Old actor
Marta Zięba
Actress
Małgorzata Hajewska-Krzysztofik
Manager of a Community Center
Piotr Skiba
Pop
Martyna Krzysztofik
Actress
Adam Graczyk
Actor
Wojciech Ziemiański
Official at the airport
Marcin Pempuś
Bogdan, employee of the community center
Filip Garbacz
Student at the show
Rafał Garnecki
Student at the show
Agnieszka Roszkowska
Andrzejek's sister
Release History & Theatrical Window
Shanghai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Piotr Subbotko
- Screenplay & Story
- Piotr Subbotko
- Original Score
- Paweł Szymański
- Original Title
- Dziura w głowie
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Argomedia, Studio Filmowe Wrocław, Wajda Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Piotr Subbotko
Piotr Subbotko
Paweł Szymański
Wojciech Staroń
Witold Chomiński
Department Leadership Roster
Piotr Subbotko
Director
Wojciech Staroń
Director of Photography
Piotr Subbotko
Writer
Witold Chomiński
Editor
Paweł Szymański
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Hole in the Head.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Hole in the Head
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What is A Hole in the Head about?
After a particularly embarrassing performance, a struggling Polish actor chooses to quit his acting troupe. In desperation, he returns home, only to find his dying mother has replaced him with a farm hand from a nearby mental institution. Alienated and depressed, he attempts to find his place in the world by driving out his replacement as completely as possible.
Who directed A Hole in the Head?
A Hole in the Head was directed by Piotr Subbotko.
Who stars in A Hole in the Head?
The principal cast of A Hole in the Head includes Bartłomiej Topa, Andrzej Szeremeta, Sandra Korzeniak, Ewa Dałkowska, Teresa Marczewska.
When was A Hole in the Head released and how long is it?
A Hole in the Head was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for A Hole in the Head?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Hole in the Head was composed by Paweł Szymański.