The Moth (1980)
Overview
This is psychological drama by Tomasz Zygadlo begins as a straightforward story. Jan is the host of a nightly talk show in which he counsels people who call in with their problems. He is dedicated to helping these lonely souls but becomes increasingly disturbed when his co-workers and supervisors at the radio station do not appreciate his program; they seem unable to grasp the importance of what he is doing. Aside from that, Jan's private life is frayed around the edges. His wife is a heavy drinker and his mistress has no comprehension about who he is or what he is doing. Jan's frustration over this lack of recognition builds to an explosive level, threatening to upset the balance of his daily life.
Overview
This is psychological drama by Tomasz Zygadlo begins as a straightforward story. Jan is the host of a nightly talk show in which he counsels people who call in with their problems. He is dedicated to helping these lonely souls but becomes increasingly disturbed when his co-workers and supervisors at the radio station do not appreciate his program; they seem unable to grasp the importance of what he is doing. Aside from that, Jan's private life is frayed around the edges. His wife is a heavy drinker and his mistress has no comprehension about who he is or what he is doing. Jan's frustration over this lack of recognition builds to an explosive level, threatening to upset the balance of his daily life.
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Release Date
October 10, 1980
Rating
Runtime
1h 40m
Roman Wilhelmi
Jan
Anna Seniuk
Magda, Jan's mistress
Iwona Bielska
Justyna, Jan's wife
Nela Obarska
Agata, Jan's ex-wife
Jerzy Trela
Jan's editor
Grzegorz Heromiński
Tomek, Jan's producer
Marek Probosz
Marcin, Jan's son
Piotr Fronczewski
Psychiatrist
Jerzy Stuhr
"Elegancki" w barze
Inez Fichna
Jolanta Nowak
Jan Hencz
Janusz Skalski
Andrzej Żarnecki
Bożena Adamek
Alina Aftowicz
Zbigniew Buczkowski
Caller from Kalisz (voice)
Anna Ciepielewska
(voice)
Hanna Giza
(voice)
Grażyna Hałupka
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