The Linnet
Originally released in 1982. The Linnet is a comedy/drama film. directed by Witold Leszczyński.
Starring Krzysztof Majchrzak, Anna Seniuk, and Joanna Sienkiewicz
Synopsis
Kaziuk, a stubborn peasant and his pregnant wife live in a backwood village, unaffected by the civilization. The village is once visited by a couple of wanderers, and strange things start to happen afterward. A new schoolteacher is sent to the area. She stirs erotic fantasies in Kaziuk. In a stir of frustration Kaziuk cuts down a family tree - a sacrilegious act in the eyes of his family. Going a step further and using a scythe for cutting the rye instead of a sickle brings the whole village against him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 13, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (27 votes)
Language
PL
Original language
Country
Poland
Production
Director
Top Cast
Krzysztof Majchrzak
as Kaziuk Bartoszewicz
Anna Seniuk
as Handzia
Joanna Sienkiewicz
as Teacher Jola
Jerzy Block
as Józef
Marek Siudym
as Michał
Tomasz Jarosiński
as Ziutek
Franciszek Pieczka
as Old Man / God in Kaziuk's Dream
Anna Milewska
as Our Lady in Kaziuk's Dream
Arkadiusz Bazak
as Delegate from the District
Aleksander Fogiel
as Mayor
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PL
Production Companies
- Zespół Filmowy "Perspektywa"
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Linnet about?
Kaziuk, a stubborn peasant and his pregnant wife live in a backwood village, unaffected by the civilization. The village is once visited by a couple of wanderers, and strange things start to happen...
Who directed The Linnet?
The Linnet was directed by Witold Leszczyński.
How long is The Linnet?
The Linnet has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was The Linnet released?
The Linnet was released on September 13, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Linnet?
The main cast of The Linnet includes Krzysztof Majchrzak, Anna Seniuk, Joanna Sienkiewicz, Jerzy Block, Marek Siudym.