The Calm
Originally released in 1980. The Calm is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jerzy Stuhr, Izabela Olszewska, and Jerzy Trela
Synopsis
A young man in his twenties leaves prison after a three-year sentence. He wants to start a new life in a place where he is not known and dreams only of a job, a wife and a family. He succeeds partially in fulfilling these dreams, but then runs into a conflict on a construction job between the corrupt boss and fellow workers secretly planning a strike. He becomes a pawn in one camp while remaining true to his ideals in the other. Filmed in 1976 and shelved for five years.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 19, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (13 votes)
Language
PL
Original language
Country
Poland
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PL
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Calm about?
A young man in his twenties leaves prison after a three-year sentence. He wants to start a new life in a place where he is not known and dreams only of a job, a wife and a family. He succeeds parti...
Who directed The Calm?
The Calm was directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski.
How long is The Calm?
The Calm has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was The Calm released?
The Calm was released on September 19, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Calm?
The main cast of The Calm includes Jerzy Stuhr, Izabela Olszewska, Jerzy Trela, Danuta Wiercińska, Michal Sulkiewicz.