Loneliness of the Couple
Samotność we dwoje
Synopsis
The film is a psychological study addressing the problem of lack of inner resilience in the face of misfortune. The death of a son, trampled by frightened horses, disrupts the peace and happiness of the family of Pastor Hubina. Mentally broken wife Edyta (Barbara Horawianka) leaves to join her sister in Prague and there meets music teacher von Kschitzky, with whom she returns after some time, entrusting him with teaching music to her daughter Olesia. The teacher is a follower of Nazi ideology and practice. Edith begins to show more and more interest in him, and he ostentatiously seeks her favor.
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Mieczysław Voit
Preacher Hubina
Barbara Horawianka
Edyta
Ignacy Gogolewski
Adalbert von Kschitzky
Kazimierz Dejunowicz
Doctor
Krystyna Feldman
Village Woman
Svatava Hubeňáková
Anna
Eugeniusz Kamiński
Man at Reception
Janusz Kłosiński
Kadulok
Stanisław Milski
Zając
Józef Nalberczak
Kasperlik
Wanda Neumann
Hanka
Iza Nowocin
Olesia
Janusz Paluszkiewicz
Józef
Leszek Pankowski
Bogdanek
Nina Polakówna
Dominika
Hanna Stankówna
Jamrozka's Daughter-in-Law
Barbara Wałkówna
Kaduloczka
Czesław Piaskowski
Man at Reception (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stanisław Różewicz
- Screenplay & Story
- Tadeusz Różewicz, Stanisław Różewicz
- Original Score
- Wojciech Kilar
- Original Title
- Samotność we dwoje
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Studio Filmowe Tor
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stanisław Różewicz
Tadeusz Różewicz, Stanisław Różewicz, Karol Ludwik Koninski
Wojciech Kilar
Stanisław Loth
Lidia Pacewicz
Department Leadership Roster
Marian Kołodziej
Costume Design
Danuta Polis
Costume Design
Stanisław Loth
Director of Photography
Stanisław Różewicz
Director
Tadeusz Różewicz
Screenplay
Stanisław Różewicz
Screenplay
Tadeusz Wybult
Production Design
Lidia Pacewicz
Editor
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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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What is Loneliness of the Couple about?
The film is a psychological study addressing the problem of lack of inner resilience in the face of misfortune. The death of a son, trampled by frightened horses, disrupts the peace and happiness of the family of Pastor Hubina. Mentally broken wife Edyta (Barbara Horawianka) leaves to join her sister in Prague and there meets music teacher von Kschitzky, with whom she returns after some time, entrusting him with teaching music to her daughter Olesia. The teacher is a follower of Nazi ideology and practice. Edith begins to show more and more interest in him, and he ostentatiously seeks her favor.
Who directed Loneliness of the Couple?
Loneliness of the Couple was directed by Stanisław Różewicz.
Who stars in Loneliness of the Couple?
The principal cast of Loneliness of the Couple includes Mieczysław Voit, Barbara Horawianka, Ignacy Gogolewski, Kazimierz Dejunowicz, Krystyna Feldman.
When was Loneliness of the Couple released and how long is it?
Loneliness of the Couple was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Loneliness of the Couple?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Loneliness of the Couple was composed by Wojciech Kilar.