The Linnet
Konopielka
Synopsis
Kaziuk, a stubborn peasant and his pregnant wife live in a backwood village, unaffected by the civilization. The village is once visited by a couple of wanderers, and strange things start to happen afterward. A new schoolteacher is sent to the area. She stirs erotic fantasies in Kaziuk. In a stir of frustration Kaziuk cuts down a family tree — a sacrilegious act in the eyes of his family. Going a step further and using a scythe for cutting the rye instead of a sickle brings the whole village against him.
Top Cast
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Krzysztof Majchrzak
Kaziuk Bartoszewicz
Anna Seniuk
Handzia
Joanna Sienkiewicz
Teacher Jola
Jerzy Block
Józef
Marek Siudym
Michał
Tomasz Jarosiński
Ziutek
Franciszek Pieczka
Old Man / God in Kaziuk's Dream
Anna Milewska
Our Lady in Kaziuk's Dream
Arkadiusz Bazak
Delegate from the District
Aleksander Fogiel
Mayor
Jan Jurewicz
Filip
Zbigniew Kaczmarek
Kozak
Jacek Kałucki
Zbyszek
Marek Kępiński
Surveyor
Jan Paweł Kruk
Dunaj
Tadeusz Wojtych
Domin
Wojciech Zagórski
Szymon 'Kuśtyk'
Sylwester Maciejewski
Soldier on the Motorboat (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Witold Leszczyński
- Screenplay & Story
- Witold Leszczyński
- Original Score
- Wojciech Karolak
- Original Title
- Konopielka
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Zespół Filmowy "Perspektywa"
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Witold Leszczyński
Witold Leszczyński, Edward Redliński
Wojciech Karolak
Zbigniew Napiórkowski
Łucja Ośko
Department Leadership Roster
Witold Leszczyński
Director
Wojciech Karolak
Original Music Composer
Zbigniew Napiórkowski
Director of Photography
Łucja Ośko
Editor
Hanna Ćwikło
Costume Design
Maciej Maria Putowski
Production Design
Anna Ostapińska
Costume Design
Witold Leszczyński
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 Linnet
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Linnet about?
Kaziuk, a stubborn peasant and his pregnant wife live in a backwood village, unaffected by the civilization. The village is once visited by a couple of wanderers, and strange things start to happen afterward. A new schoolteacher is sent to the area. She stirs erotic fantasies in Kaziuk. In a stir of frustration Kaziuk cuts down a family tree — a sacrilegious act in the eyes of his family. Going a step further and using a scythe for cutting the rye instead of a sickle brings the whole village against him.
Who directed The Linnet?
The Linnet was directed by Witold Leszczyński.
Who stars in The Linnet?
The principal cast of The Linnet includes Krzysztof Majchrzak, Anna Seniuk, Joanna Sienkiewicz, Jerzy Block, Marek Siudym.
When was The Linnet released and how long is it?
The Linnet was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Linnet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Linnet was composed by Wojciech Karolak.
Is The Linnet based on a book or true story?
The Linnet is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edward Redliński".