Andrzej Kondratiuk

  • Andrzej Kondratiuk – Hydrozagadka aka The Hydro-Riddle (1970)

    1961-1970Andrzej KondratiukComedyCultPoland

    Synopsis wrote:
    Warsaw is mysteriously running out of water during the summer heat wave. This mystery can only be solved by a Polish superhero whose name is As.Read More »

  • Roman Polanski – Dwaj ludzie z szafa AKA Two Men and a Wardrobe (1958)

    1951-1960ArthousePolandRoman PolanskiShort Film

    Two men emerge from the sea onto the beach carrying a large wooden wardrobe with a mirror on its front. After the two men clean up and rejoice to be in this new environment, they proceed to enter the nearby town, they carrying the wardrobe wherever they go. They just want to meet people and experience their new surroundings, but are largely shunned or ignored. In some instances, they are shunned even when their presence helps the situation. And in other instances of being shunned, they are beaten. And when they are ignored, the world just keeps going without them, often at the detriment of humankind. Ultimately, the two men, with their wardrobe, make a decision about what to do in light of their experiences.Read More »

  • Andrzej Kondratiuk – Pelnia AKA Full Moon (1979)

    Arthouse1971-1980Andrzej KondratiukPoland

    Quote:
    Although neither his wife nor his friends can understand him, a Varsovian architect leaves the hustle bustle of Warsaw to find peace and make new friends while living in a small village.

    Quote:
    Andrzej Kondratiuk made “Pełnia” ten years after his famous feature debut “A hole in the ground”. This intimate tale of escape from the big city, constant rush, empty friendships, refers to Kondratiuk’s cinematic debut both in its climate and paradoxical form. The action of both films takes place in a small rural community, which is about to come into contact with the big city civilization. For the time being, the life of the village dwellers is still flowing lazy, measured by the rhythm of nature, and the newcomer from the city brings only some revival.Read More »

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