Walk-over

(Walkower)


1965   >   Psychological drama

The second feature film by international film festivals award winner Jerzy Skolimowski,
(Cannes, Berlin and Venice), recipient of several Eagles – awards of the Polish Film Academy.

Andrzej and Teresa meet randomly after a long time. Years ago the Woman got him expelled from university and now they are both about to start working at the same factory.

Andrzej quits and decides to enter a boxing tournament. He quits when faced with a stronger opponent. Teresa is put off by the new job and also quits. They spend a night together but are unable to express their feelings

The second film in the series describing the life of the generation coming to age.
A psychological study of people looking for their place in the Polish reality of “small stabilization”, yearning to change their lost life.


Crew:

director
Jerzy Skolimowski
script
Jerzy Skolimowski
d.o.p.
Antoni Nurzyński
designer
Zdzisław Kielanowski
editor
Alina Faflik
music
Andrzej Trzaskowski
cast
Aleksandra Zawieruszanka, Jerzy Skolimowski,
Krzysztof Chamiec, Elżbieta Czyżewska,
Andrzej Herder

Awards:

IFF, Arnhem
Grand Prix for the best director (Jerzy Skolimowski)
Mannheim
Honorable Mention- International Film Week
TPNFTvaTS, Lodz
Andrzej Munk Prize (Jerzy Skolimowski)
France
Cahiers du cinéma Award
Materials: HD
Length: 70’

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