Cast

Wojciech Asinski Mariusz Benoit Zygmunt Bielawski Danuta Borowiecka Zbigniew Buczkowski Leon Charewicz

Credits

Written by: Waldemar Krzystek

Plot

Set in 1989, story of a man beat up by two ex-policemen and left to die in a dump. Marek survives after the brain surgery that leaves him amnesiac.

Sinekatalog’s take

Dismissed From Life (1992) is a Polish drama directed by Waldemar Krzystek. It stars Wojciech Asinski, Mariusz Benoit and Zygmunt Bielawski. It runs 87 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Awards

• San Sebastián International Film Festival 1992: Best Actress (Silver Shell for Best Actress) — Krystyna Janda

Ratings

IMDb: 6.5 / 10 (76 votes)
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