The Winner
Wygrany
Synopsis
Oliver is a talented young pianist of Polish American heritage. After breaking off his European tournée, he is forced to repay the tour organizers 250 thousand Euros. On his journey, he meets the very colorful character of a retired high school math teacher and a great enthusiast of the horse races. He dreams of returning to America as a somebody, but can only do so after wining a momentous prize. From then on the two friends endeavor to gain success. They discover true friendship. Together they fulfill Franks dream of winning at the horse races, which in turn allows Oliver to buy back his personal freedom. Having recovered from a dramatically ended marriage, the young man is able to open up to a new love.
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Pawel Szajda
Oliver Linovsky
Janusz Gajos
Frank Goretzky
Grażyna Barszczewska
pani Linovsky, matka Olivera
Wojciech Pszoniak
profesor Karloff
Marta Żmuda-Trzebiatowska
Kornelia
Wenanty Nosul
Max Runyon, manager Olivera
Andrzej Krukowski
Jack Goretzky, syn Franka
Peter J. Lucas
Maurice Boisset
Emil Karewicz
dziadek Olivera
Robert Gonera
ksiądz Andrzej
Adelajda Konieczna
Jowita
Lech Mackiewicz
Henryk Wolf, opiekun Olivera we Wrocławiu
Marek Frąckowiak
profesor Wittek, przyjaciel Goretzky'ego
Robert Moskwa
dyrektor Hali Ludowej
Katarzyna Śmiechowicz
Sally, żona Olivera
Release History & Theatrical Window
T-Mobile New Horizons International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wiesław Saniewski
- Screenplay & Story
- Wiesław Saniewski
- Original Score
- Marcelo Toth, Fernando del Castillo, Mariano Castro, Carlos Libedinsky
- Original Title
- Wygrany
- Country of Origin
- Poland, Switzerland, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Polish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Saco Films, Wytwórnia Filmów Dokumentalnych i Fabularnych, Odra-Film, Toya Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wiesław Saniewski
Wiesław Saniewski
Marcelo Toth, Fernando del Castillo, Mariano Castro, Carlos Libedinsky
Piotr Sobociński Jr., Piotr Kukla, Michał Sobociński
Jarosław Barzan
Grażyna Molska
Department Leadership Roster
Grażyna Molska
Producer
Piotr Sobociński Jr.
Director of Photography
Jarosław Barzan
Editor
Anna Szyszka
Costume Design
Piotr Kukla
Director of Photography
Grażyna Molska
Production Design
Wiesław Saniewski
Director
Wiesław Saniewski
Screenplay
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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 The Winner
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What is The Winner about?
Oliver is a talented young pianist of Polish American heritage. After breaking off his European tournée, he is forced to repay the tour organizers 250 thousand Euros. On his journey, he meets the very colorful character of a retired high school math teacher and a great enthusiast of the horse races. He dreams of returning to America as a somebody, but can only do so after wining a momentous prize. From then on the two friends endeavor to gain success. They discover true friendship. Together they fulfill Franks dream of winning at the horse races, which in turn allows Oliver to buy back his personal freedom. Having recovered from a dramatically ended marriage, the young man is able to open up to a new love.
Who directed The Winner?
The Winner was directed by Wiesław Saniewski.
Who stars in The Winner?
The principal cast of The Winner includes Pawel Szajda, Janusz Gajos, Grażyna Barszczewska, Wojciech Pszoniak, Marta Żmuda-Trzebiatowska.
When was The Winner released and how long is it?
The Winner was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for The Winner?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Winner was composed by Marcelo Toth, Fernando del Castillo, Mariano Castro, Carlos Libedinsky.