Loneliness of the Couple

9.019691h 32mDrama

Loneliness of the Couple (1969) is a drama film directed by Stanisław Różewicz rated 9.0/10.

The film is a psychological study addressing the problem of lack of inner resilience in the face of misfortune. The death of a son, trampled by frightened horses, disrupts the peace and happiness of the family of Pastor Hubina. Mentally broken wife Edyta (Barbara Horawianka) leaves to join her sister in Prague and there meets music teacher von Kschitzky, with whom she returns after some time, entrusting him with teaching music to her daughter Olesia. The teacher is a follower of Nazi ideology and practice. Edith begins to show more and more interest in him, and he ostentatiously seeks her favor.

Released: 1969-02-07

Duration: 1h 32m

Genre: Drama

Country: Poland

Director: Stanisław Różewicz

Writer: Stanisław Różewicz, Tadeusz Różewicz

Cast: Mieczysław Voit, Barbara Horawianka, Ignacy Gogolewski, Kazimierz Dejunowicz, Krystyna Feldman, Svatava Hubeňáková

Production: Studio Filmowe Tor