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The Conductor

The Conductor

Director: Andrzej Wajda

1979

mono
102 min.
1.33:1
color

Young violinist Marta (K. Janda) and her husband, conductor Adam (A. Seweryn), are going through a marital crisis. After moving to Marta's hometown and a stay in New York, the woman accidentally encounters an old acquaintance of her mother, which causes tension in their relationship. The film portrays the protagonists' struggles with their own ambitions, jealousy, and desire for closeness, subtly revealing the complexities of human relationships. Adapted from a story by Andrzej Kijowski, it combines psychological drama with reflections on everyday life and family-marital relationships.

TitleThe Conductor
Genrepsychological
ActorsJohn Gielgud,
Krystyna Janda,
Andrzej Seweryn,
Jan Ciecierski,
Maria Seweryn
AwardsSrebrny Niedźwiedź za rolę męską Andrzej Seweryn (Berlin 1980, MFF)
Nagroda FIPRESCI (San Sebastian 1980, MFF)
Production/StudioZespół Filmowy X
CinematographySławomir Idziak
ScreenplayAndrzej Kijowski
EditingHalina Prugar-Ketling
SoundPiotr Zawadzki
MusicLudwig Van Beethoven

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