Blindness
Originally released in 2016. Blindness is a drama/history film. directed by Ryszard Bugajski.
Starring Maria Mamona, Małgorzata Zajączkowska, and Janusz Gajos
Synopsis
A little known episode from the life of Stalinist security police office Julia Brystiger. Her nickname Bloody Luna was a reference to her incredibly brutal methods of interrogation. In the early 1960s, she appears in a centre for the blind on the outskirts of Warsaw, a place often visited by Cardinal Wyszyński, whose imprisonment in 1953-1956 Brystiger supervised personally. During a difficult and heated discussion with the cardinal, Brystiger denounces the communist ideology and begs for forgiveness for her crimes and for guidance in her search for God.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 25, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (16 votes)
Language
PL
Original language
Country
Poland
Production
Director
Top Cast
Maria Mamona
as Julia Brystygierowa
Małgorzata Zajączkowska
as siostra Benedykta
Janusz Gajos
as ksiądz Cieciorka
Marek Kalita
as prymas Stefan Wyszyński
Bartosz Porczyk
as więzień
Kazimierz Kaczor
as żałobnik
Sławomir Orzechowski
as dozorca Marian
Marcin Troński
as bufetowy
Krzysztof Ogłoza
as plutonowy MO
Barbara Bursztynowicz
as Kościukiewiczowa, kobieta w jadalni
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PL
Production Companies
- Kino Świat
- Narodowe Centrum Kultury
- Telewizja Polska
- The Society for Arts
- Studio Orka
- Mazowiecki i Warszawski Fundusz Filmowy
- TMS Diagnostyka
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blindness about?
A little known episode from the life of Stalinist security police office Julia Brystiger. Her nickname Bloody Luna was a reference to her incredibly brutal methods of interrogation. In the early 1...
Who directed Blindness?
Blindness was directed by Ryszard Bugajski.
How long is Blindness?
Blindness has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Blindness released?
Blindness was released on November 25, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Blindness?
The main cast of Blindness includes Maria Mamona, Małgorzata Zajączkowska, Janusz Gajos, Marek Kalita, Bartosz Porczyk.