Without Anesthesia
Originally released in 1978. Without Anesthesia is a drama film. directed by Andrzej Wajda. With a runtime of 2h 11m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Zbigniew Zapasiewicz, Ewa Dałkowska, and Andrzej Seweryn
Synopsis
A famous Polish journalist presents a problem for the powers-that-be when he displays his full political skill and knowledge on a television show featuring questions and answers on a world conference by a panel of journalists. His enemies take away his privileges when he is away. The shock of being "unwanted" parallels a deeper disappointment in his private life: his wife has an affair with a jealous young rival, and after 15 years of marriage and two daughters wants a divorce. She offers no explanations as he tries to untie these problems himself. All the moves he makes are the wrong ones. He takes on drinking heavily with students eager to attend his seminar after discovering the class has been canceled. The journalist, once suave and commanding, is reduced to silence.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 27, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
2h 11m
131 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (15 votes)
Language
PL
Original language
Country
Poland
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Director
Top Cast
Zbigniew Zapasiewicz
as Jerzy Michałowski
Ewa Dałkowska
as Ewa Michałowska
Andrzej Seweryn
as Jacek Rościszewski
Krystyna Janda
as Agata
Roman Wilhelmi
as Broński
Emilia Krakowska
as Wanda Jakowicz
Kazimierz Kaczor
as Editor-in-chief
Magda Teresa Wójcik
as Joanna Cichoń
Jerzy Stuhr
as Jerzy Porębowicz
Iga Mayr
as Anna Łukasik
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PL
Production Companies
- Zespół Filmowy "X"
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Without Anesthesia about?
A famous Polish journalist presents a problem for the powers-that-be when he displays his full political skill and knowledge on a television show featuring questions and answers on a world conferen...
Who directed Without Anesthesia?
Without Anesthesia was directed by Andrzej Wajda.
How long is Without Anesthesia?
Without Anesthesia has a runtime of 2 hours and 11 minutes (131 minutes total).
When was Without Anesthesia released?
Without Anesthesia was released on November 27, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Without Anesthesia?
The main cast of Without Anesthesia includes Zbigniew Zapasiewicz, Ewa Dałkowska, Andrzej Seweryn, Krystyna Janda, Roman Wilhelmi.