Swan Song
Originally released in 1988. Swan Song is a comedy film. directed by Robert Gliński. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jan Peszek, Grażyna Barszczewska, and Bogdan Baer
Synopsis
After discussions with Schwartz, a producer from the West, screenwriter Stefan comes back to Poland. Everybody reminds him of his previous success: “The Flame”. The tired protagonist goes back to his wife, actress Ewa, who is eagerly awaiting him. Ewa goes to an audition which doesn’t turn out too well. On the next day, Stefan and his collaborators are wondering what to write a scenario about. Meanwhile, Stefan has a tooth ache. He decides to visit a dentist but is scared away by the price he has to pay for the treatment. Stefan still can’t find an idea for a scenario, and Ewa is not being cast. They decide to sell the car, but a man who takes their car out for a test drive doesn’t return. Stefan is changing ideas for the scenario constantly, he can’t make up his mind… at home, a pipe goes off… the wine he keeps in gallons blows up… the milicia (People’s Republic of Poland’s police) comes and general chaos ensues, as they are drowning in water and wine… which gives Stefan an idea…
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 1, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
3.3/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
PL
Original language
Country
Poland
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jan Peszek
as Stefan Dziedzic
Grażyna Barszczewska
as Ewa
Bogdan Baer
as Film Studio Manager
Jolanta Piętek-Górecka
as Heroine in Stefan's ideas
Tomasz Zygadło
as Director Zieba
Leon Niemczyk
as Director Rogozinski
Bronisław Pawlik
as Director Zyga
Magdalena Zawadzka
as Lena
Maria Probosz
as Dentist's Assistant
Ludwik Benoit
as Cactus Lover
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PL
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swan Song about?
After discussions with Schwartz, a producer from the West, screenwriter Stefan comes back to Poland. Everybody reminds him of his previous success: “The Flame”. The tired protagonist goes back ...
Who directed Swan Song?
Swan Song was directed by Robert Gliński.
How long is Swan Song?
Swan Song has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Swan Song released?
Swan Song was released on September 1, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Swan Song?
The main cast of Swan Song includes Jan Peszek, Grażyna Barszczewska, Bogdan Baer, Jolanta Piętek-Górecka, Tomasz Zygadło.