@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
The Beksińskis. A Sound and Picture Album
Painter Zdzisław Beksiński, his wife Zofia and their son Tomasz, a well-known radio journalist and translator, were a typical and unconventional family, both at the same time. One of the father’s obsessions was filming himself and his family members. Using archival footage only, shot primarily by Zdzisław, as well many other materials, which have not been presented anywhere so far, the film tells a tragic story of the Beksińskis that has never ceased to fascinate Polish filmmakers.
Quick Stats
7.0
TMDB Rating
10
Votes
1h 20m
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Key Crew
DirectorBong Joon-ho
WriterPark Chan-wook
CinematographyDavid Lynch
ComposerLuca Guadagnino
EditorAri Aster
Produced by
DAREK DIKTI Biuro pomysłówGdynski Fundusz FilmowyTelewizja Polska
Where to Watch
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
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Timothée Kaluuya
The Woman in Red
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Zendaya McDormand
Solomon
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Michael Reeves
Iris
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Viola Portman
The Colonel
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Daniel Hardy
The Stranger
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Frances Ronan
Detective Hale
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Keanu Isaac
Elena
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Natalie Blanchett
The Editor
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Tom Ali
Jude
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Saoirse Pugh
Anna
