Black Mill
Czarny młyn
Synopsis
Twelve-year-old Iwo lives in a small, post-communist town that is home to the old and destroyed Black Mill – once a place of work for many parents. Breaking the promise to not approach the old mill, the children accidentally unleash its evil powers. From that moment, nothing will ever be the same again as people and things start to disappear.
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Iwo Wiciński
Iwo
Pola Galica-Galoch
Mela
Oliwia Ogorzelska
Natalka
Borys Wiciński
Piotrek
Mateusz Winek
Karol
Magdalena Nieć
Iwona
Michał Lupa
Maks
Ireneusz Kozioł
Marian
Grażyna Bułka
Mrs. Stefa
Maria Ciunelis
Danusia
Magdalena Różańska
Natalka's Mother
Patrycja Durska
Piotrek's Mother
Jacek Joniec
Piotrek's Father
Jagoda Pietruszkówna
Karol's Mother
Robert Talarczyk
Karol's Father
Katarzyna Galica
Neighbor
Michał Rolnicki
Van Driver
Olga Kalicka
Woman buying cherries
Release History & Theatrical Window
Tallin Black Nights Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mariusz Palej
- Screenplay & Story
- Magdalena Nieć, Jerzy Kozłowski, Katarzyna Gacek, Marcin Szczygielski
- Original Score
- Maciej Dobrowolski
- Original Title
- Czarny młyn
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Heliograf, Mazowiecki Instytut Kultury, Orka, TFP
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mariusz Palej
Magdalena Nieć, Jerzy Kozłowski, Katarzyna Gacek, Marcin Szczygielski
Maciej Dobrowolski
Wojciech Suleżycki, Andrzej Łukasz, Wojciech Węgrzyn
Jakub Motylewski
Wojciech Stuchlik, Andrzej Papis, Maciej Sowiński
Department Leadership Roster
Andrzej Papis
Producer
Paweł Baryła
Production Design
Magdalena Nieć
Writer
Katarzyna Gacek
Writer
Dzvinka Kukul
Costume Design
Jakub Motylewski
Editor
Jarosław Golec
Stunt Coordinator
Maciej Sowiński
Producer
Maciej Dobrowolski
Original Music Composer
Mariusz Palej
Director
Wojciech Węgrzyn
Director of Photography
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Black Mill.
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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 Black Mill
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What is Black Mill about?
Twelve-year-old Iwo lives in a small, post-communist town that is home to the old and destroyed Black Mill – once a place of work for many parents. Breaking the promise to not approach the old mill, the children accidentally unleash its evil powers. From that moment, nothing will ever be the same again as people and things start to disappear.
Who directed Black Mill?
Black Mill was directed by Mariusz Palej.
Who stars in Black Mill?
The principal cast of Black Mill includes Iwo Wiciński, Pola Galica-Galoch, Oliwia Ogorzelska, Borys Wiciński, Mateusz Winek.
When was Black Mill released and how long is it?
Black Mill was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Black Mill?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Black Mill was composed by Maciej Dobrowolski.
Is Black Mill based on a book or true story?
Black Mill is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Marcin Szczygielski".