Afterimage
"The Artist Who Opposed The Soviet Dictatorship."
Originally released in 2016. Afterimage is a drama/history film. directed by Andrzej Wajda.
Starring Bogusław Linda, Bronisława Zamachowska, and Zofia Wichłacz
Synopsis
In 1945, as Stalin sets his hands over Poland, famous painter Wladislaw Strzeminski refuses to compromise on his art with the doctrines of social realism. Persecuted, expelled from his chair at the University, he's eventually erased from the museums' walls. With the help of some of his students, he starts fighting against the Party and becomes the symbol of an artistic resistance against intellectual tyranny.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 22, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (82 votes)
Language
PL
Original language
Country
Poland
Production
Director
Top Cast
Bogusław Linda
as Władysław Strzemiński
Bronisława Zamachowska
as Nika Strzemińska
Zofia Wichłacz
as Hania
Aleksandra Justa
as Katarzyna Kobro
Krzysztof Pieczyński
as Julian Przyboś
Mariusz Bonaszewski
as Madejski
Rafał Zawierucha
as Shop Assistant
Jacek Beler
Filip Gurłacz
as Konrad
Aleksander Fabisiak
as Rajner
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PL
Production Companies
- Akson Studio
- Telewizja Polska
- EC1 Łódź
- Narodowy Instytut Audiowizualny
- Fundacja Tumult
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Afterimage about?
In 1945, as Stalin sets his hands over Poland, famous painter Wladislaw Strzeminski refuses to compromise on his art with the doctrines of social realism. Persecuted, expelled from his chair at the...
Who directed Afterimage?
Afterimage was directed by Andrzej Wajda.
How long is Afterimage?
Afterimage has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Afterimage released?
Afterimage was released on October 22, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Afterimage?
The main cast of Afterimage includes Bogusław Linda, Bronisława Zamachowska, Zofia Wichłacz, Aleksandra Justa, Krzysztof Pieczyński.