The Butler
Kamerdyner
Synopsis
The love between Mateusz Krol, a Kashubian boy, and Marita von Krauss, a Prussian aristocrat in whose family home he is taken in when his mother dies, grows and matures thorough the years, while Kashubia, the northern Polish region where they live, suffers the consequences of the tragedies that will ravage Europe from the beginning of the 20th century until the end of the World War II.
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THE BUTLER (KAMERDYNER) POLAND I 2018 I trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-05-27
Top Cast
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Janusz Gajos
Bazyli Miotke
Anna Radwan
Gerda von Krauss
Sebastian Fabijański
Mateusz Kroll
Marianna Zydek
Marita von Krauss
Adam Woronowicz
Hermann von Krauss
Sławomir Orzechowski
Franz Necel
Diana Zamojska
Urszula Miotke
Borys Szyc
Fryderyk von Krauss
Łukasz Simlat
Peter Schmidt
Marcel Sabat
Kurt von Krauss
Kamilla Baar
Angela von Krauss
Daniel Olbrychski
Leo von Trettow
Jakub Syska
młody Mateusz Kroll
Martyna Dykstas
młoda Marita von Krauss
Gustaw Sieradzinski
młody Kurt von Krauss
Oskar Stryczek
młody Max
Aleksander Lech
młody Max
Marek Frąckowiak
żandarm pruski
Release History & Theatrical Window
Gdynia Polish Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Filip Bajon
- Screenplay & Story
- Marek Klat, Michał S. Pruski, Mirosław Piepka
- Original Score
- Antoni Komasa-Łazarkiewicz
- Original Title
- Kamerdyner
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Production Studios
- Filmicon, Bell PPHU Krzysztof Palyska, Eda Cafee Edward Laskawiec, Meron Tadeusz Meronik, Narodowe Centrum Kultury, Next Film, Sam 34 Marek Theus, Filmoteka Narodowa – Instytut Audiowizualny, Telewizja Polska
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Filip Bajon
Marek Klat, Michał S. Pruski, Mirosław Piepka
Antoni Komasa-Łazarkiewicz
Łukasz Gutt
Milenia Fiedler
Olga Bieniek, Mirosław Piepka
Department Leadership Roster
Filip Bajon
Director
Antoni Komasa-Łazarkiewicz
Original Music Composer
Marek Klat
Screenplay
Michał S. Pruski
Screenplay
Mirosław Piepka
Screenplay
Olga Bieniek
Producer
Mirosław Piepka
Producer
Milenia Fiedler
Editor
Zbigniew Dalecki
Production Design
Paweł Jarzębski
Production Design
Łukasz Gutt
Director of Photography
Małgorzata Braszka
Costume Design
Ewa Krauze
Costume Design
Malgorzata Gwiazdecka
Costume Design
Izabela Stronias
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Butler
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Butler about?
The love between Mateusz Krol, a Kashubian boy, and Marita von Krauss, a Prussian aristocrat in whose family home he is taken in when his mother dies, grows and matures thorough the years, while Kashubia, the northern Polish region where they live, suffers the consequences of the tragedies that will ravage Europe from the beginning of the 20th century until the end of the World War II.
Who directed The Butler?
The Butler was directed by Filip Bajon.
Who stars in The Butler?
The principal cast of The Butler includes Janusz Gajos, Anna Radwan, Sebastian Fabijański, Marianna Zydek, Adam Woronowicz.
When was The Butler released and how long is it?
The Butler was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Butler?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Butler was composed by Antoni Komasa-Łazarkiewicz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Butler?
The Butler holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).