THE EXISTENCE
(ISTNIENIE)



2007, 69', Polish with English subtitles

DIRECTION:
Marcin Koszalka
SCRIPT:
Marcin Koszalka
CINEMATOGRAPHY:
Marcin Koszalka, Adam Nocon
MUSIC:
Zygmunt Konieczny
EDITING:
Anna Wagner
PRODUCER:
Krzysztof Rak
PRODUCED BY:
HBO Poland

Jerzy Nowak, a popular actor from Cracow, has been struggling with a terminal disease for years. The film is the account of becoming familiar with the prospect of dying and proudly preparing for the death to come. The protagonist is also concerned about a posthumous fate of his body which he bequeaths to the Medical Academy for scientific experiments. Fully aware and reconciled to what is to come, he talks to his wife, lawyer and his friends.

Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at 7:00 pm. (GALLERY THEATRE)