The film is set in a small town near Warsaw, to which a young and coming director comes to produce a classic play (Wyspianski "Wyzwolenie") with a modern vein. Everyone in the production gets his usual stereotypical role, but the aging idol of the ensemble senses opportunity to give the performance of his life. For young director everything is already set. The leading man, however, is not giving up and is trying to restore the role according to his view. His wife listens to his fears, complaints and frustrations, while resigning herself to a fading career in a puppet theatre.
Released: Aug 10, 1979
Runtime: 108 minutes
Genre: Drama
Stars: Ewa Dałkowska, Tadeusz Huk, Halina Łabonarska, Tomasz Zygadło, Iwona Biernacka, Adam Ferency
Crew: Agnieszka Holland (Director), Agnieszka Holland (Writer), Witold Zatorski (Writer), Andrzej Zarycki (Music), Bogdan Sölle (Production Design), Ludwika Niśkiewicz (Costume Design)