Encounters in the Dark

(Spotkania w mroku)


1960   >   psychological

An adaptation of Stanisława Fleszarowa- Muskat’s novel „Let us scream” a co-production with DEFA production company. Dramatic memories of a Polish pianist, set free during her West German tournée. A bitter analysis of the impunity of war criminals.

Magdalena Nowak, a pianist visits Germany to perform. Sightseeing in the town where she stayed during the war a slave labor she is overwhelmed by memories. Images of good Germans interlace with Nazi’s. It turns out that Wenk, who helped the laborers is now accused. She returns to Poland disappointed.  


Crew:

director
Wanda Jakubowska
script
Wanda Jakubowska, Stanisława Fleszarowa-Muskat, Hans J. Wille
d.o.p.
Kurt Weber
designer
Anatol Radzinowicz
editor
Lidia Pstrońska
music
Stanisław Skrowaczewski
cast
Zofia Słaboszowska
Horst Drinda
Erich Franz
Charlotte Kuter
Emil Karewicz
Ilona Mikke
Zofia Mrozowska
Albert Hetterle
Ludwik Halicz
Maria Kaniewska
Konstanty Pągowski
Maciej Damięcki
Materials: SD
Length: 102’

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