Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski
“The greatest artist you've never heard of.”
Synopsis
Artists in LA discover the work of forgotten Polish sculptor Stanislav Szukalski, a mad genius whose true story unfolds chapter by astounding chapter.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski | Official Trailer [HD] | NetflixOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-12-11
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Stanisław Szukalski
Self (archive footage)
Glenn Bray
Self - Collector
Robert Williams
Self - Painter and Illustrator
Suzanne Williams
Self - Artist
George DiCaprio
Self - Artist, Writer, Distributor
Ernst Fuchs
Self - Painter (archive footage)
Jose Ismael Fernandez
Self - Sculptor
Karen Mortillaro
Self - Sculptor
Piotr Rypson
Self - Director, National Museum in Warsaw
Lena Zwalve
Self - Art Collector
Rebecca Forstadt
Self - Actress
Jim Woodring
Self - Artist
Adam Jones
Self - Artist and Musician
Gabriel Bartalos
Self - Sculptor
James Kagel
Self - Sculptor
Jacek Staniszewski
Self - Writer
Marek Hapon
Self - Artist
Timothy Snyder
Self - Professor of History
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 21, 2018
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irek Dobrowolski
- Original Score
- Amotz Plessner
- Original Title
- Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Appian Way, Norah Films, Film Street, Rock Paper Scissors
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irek Dobrowolski
Amotz Plessner
Romuald Lewandowski
David Brodie
Leonardo DiCaprio, Anna Dobrowolska, Roee Sharon Peled, George DiCaprio, Jonathan Tzachor
Department Leadership Roster
Irek Dobrowolski
Director
Leonardo DiCaprio
Producer
Anna Dobrowolska
Producer
Roee Sharon Peled
Producer
David Brodie
Editor
George DiCaprio
Producer
Amotz Plessner
Original Music Composer
Romuald Lewandowski
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski about?
Artists in LA discover the work of forgotten Polish sculptor Stanislav Szukalski, a mad genius whose true story unfolds chapter by astounding chapter.
Who directed Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski?
Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski was directed by Irek Dobrowolski.
Who stars in Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski?
The principal cast of Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski includes Stanisław Szukalski, Glenn Bray, Robert Williams, Suzanne Williams, George DiCaprio.
When was Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski released and how long is it?
Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski was composed by Amotz Plessner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski?
Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).