The Big Animal
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Synopsis
When the circus leaves town, Zygmunt and Marysia unwittingly adopt a camel into their home. The couple quickly forms a close bond with the nameless camel, but as the bond grows stronger, their neighbors slowly begin to ostracize them.
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Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-06-01
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 20, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerzy Stuhr
- Screenplay & Story
- Krzysztof Kieślowski
- Original Score
- Abel Korzeniowski
- Original Title
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- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Worldwide Gross
- $4K
- Production Studios
- Studio Filmowe Perspektywa, Telewizja Polska
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerzy Stuhr
Krzysztof Kieślowski, Kazimierz Orłoś
Abel Korzeniowski
Paweł Edelman
Elżbieta Kurkowska
Sławomir Rogowski
Department Leadership Roster
Jerzy Stuhr
Director
Abel Korzeniowski
Original Music Composer
Paweł Edelman
Director of Photography
Sławomir Rogowski
Producer
Krzysztof Kieślowski
Screenplay
Elżbieta Kurkowska
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Animal
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What is The Big Animal about?
When the circus leaves town, Zygmunt and Marysia unwittingly adopt a camel into their home. The couple quickly forms a close bond with the nameless camel, but as the bond grows stronger, their neighbors slowly begin to ostracize them.
Who directed The Big Animal?
The Big Animal was directed by Jerzy Stuhr.
Who stars in The Big Animal?
The principal cast of The Big Animal includes Jerzy Stuhr, Anna Dymna, Dominika Bednarczyk, Błażej Wójcik, Andrzej Franczyk.
When was The Big Animal released and how long is it?
The Big Animal was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
How much did The Big Animal make at the box office?
The Big Animal grossed $4K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Big Animal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Big Animal was composed by Abel Korzeniowski.