''The Scar'' ( pl, Blizna) is a

1976 Events January * January 3 – The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights enters into force. * January 5 – The Pol Pot regime proclaims a new constitution for Democratic Kampuchea. * January 11 – The 1976 Phila ...

Polish film The history of cinema in Poland is almost as long as the history of cinematography, and it has universally recognized achievements, even though Polish films tend to be less commercially available than films from several other European nations. Af ...

written and directed by

Krzysztof Kieślowski Krzysztof Kieślowski (; 27 June 1941 – 13 March 1996) was a Polish film director and screenwriter. He is known internationally for ''Dekalog'' (1989), ''The Double Life of Veronique'' (1991), and the ''Three Colours'' trilogy (1993 –1994) ...

and starring

Franciszek Pieczka Franciszek Maksymilian Pieczka (18 January 1928 – 23 September 2022) was a Polish actor. A graduate of the National Higher School of Theatre in Warsaw (1954), he first made his debut in the theatre in Jelenia Góra. He won the award for Best ...

. Filmed on location in Olechów, Poland, the film is about a man put in charge of the construction of a large chemical factory in his home town in the face of strong opposition from the townspeople who are concerned with their short-term needs. The film received the Polish Film Festival Special Jury Prize (Krzysztof Kieslowski) and Best Actor Award (Franciszek Pieczka) in 1976. ''The Scar'' was Krzysztof Kieślowski's second feature film but the first to be released directly into theaters.

Plot

After discussions and dishonest negotiations, a decision is made as to where a large new chemical factory is to be built. Stefan Bednarz (Franciszek Pieczka), an honest Party man, is put in charge of the construction. Bednarz used to live in the small town where the factory is to be built, and his wife used to be a Party activist there. Although he has unpleasant memories of the town, Bednarz sets out to build a place where people will be able to live well and work well. His intentions and convictions, however, conflict with those of the townspeople who are mainly concerned with their short-term needs. Disillusioned, Bednarz gives up his position.

Cast

as Stefan Bednarz *

Mariusz Dmochowski Mariusz Dmochowski (29 October 1930 – 7 August 1992) was a Polish actor. He appeared in more than 45 films and television shows between 1958 and 1992. Partial filmography * '' Eroica'' (1958) - Lt. Korwin Makowski (segment "Ostinato Lugu ...

as Vorsitzender *

Jerzy Stuhr Jerzy Oskar Stuhr (; born 18 April 1947) is a Polish film and theatre actor. He is one of the most popular, influential and versatile Polish actors. He also works as a screenwriter, film director and drama professor. He served as the Rector of th ...

as Bednarz's assistant * Jan Skotnicki * Stanislaw Igar as Minister * Stanislaw Michalski * Michal Tarkowski as TV editor * Andrzej Skupien * Halina Winiarska as Bednarz's Wife * Joanna Orzeszkowska as Eva (Bednarz's Daughter) * Jadwiga Bryniarska *

Agnieszka Holland Agnieszka Holland (born 28 November 1948) is a Poles, Polish film and television director and screenwriter, best known for her political contributions to Polish cinema. She began her career as assistant to directors Krzysztof Zanussi and Andrzej ...

as Secretary * Malgorzata Lesniewska * Asja Lamtiugina * Ryszard Bacciarelli * F. Barfuss * Bohdan Ejmont * Henryk Hunko * Jan Jeruzal * Zbigniew Lesien * Konrad Morawski * Jerzy Prazmowski * Jan Stawarz * Wojciech Stockinger * Kazimierz Sulkowski

Production

;Filming locations * Olechów, Lódz, Lódzkie, Poland

Reception

;Awards and nominations * 1976 Polish Film Festival Special Jury Prize (Krzysztof Kieslowski) * 1976 Polish Film Festival Award for Best Actor (Franciszek Pieczka)

References

External links

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Review of ''The Scar''
1976 films Films directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski 1976 drama films Films with screenplays by Krzysztof Kieślowski Polish drama films 1970s Polish-language films {{1970s-drama-film-stub