Behind the Wall (1971): Cast
Behind the Wall is a 1971 drama directed by Krzysztof Zanussi, starring Zbigniew Zapasiewicz as Jan, Maja Komorowska and Marian Glinka. It runs 56 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 56 min
- Director
- Krzysztof Zanussi
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Polish - Studio
- Zespół Filmowy Tor
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Behind the Wall About?
The premise of Behind the Wall without spoilers.
Jan, a young assistant professor of chemistry, is a dedicated workaholic. Anna, an unsuccessful science writer, turns to him for advice and a glimpse of human compassion. Though she makes earnest, occasionally clumsy attempts to breach his defenses, Jan stays absorbed in his career and remains emotionally distant.
Behind the Wall Themes & Keywords
· 25 tags- studying
- writer
- professor
- chemistry
- workaholic
- suicide attempt
- exhaustion
- confusion
- compassion
- career
- neighbor
- male female relationship
+13 more Show fewer
- tough guy
- success
- stranger
- singles
- sensitivity
- scientist
- promotion
- mental depression
- loneliness
- life crisis
- dedication
- biologist
- biochemistry
Behind the Wall Cast & Characters
Zbigniew Zapasiewicz leads the cast as Jan, with Maja Komorowska as Anna and Marian Glinka. Directed by Krzysztof Zanussi; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Krzysztof Zanussi
- Zbigniew Zapasiewicz as Jan
- Maja Komorowska as Anna
- Marian Glinka
- Eugenia Herman as Professor's Secretary
Also Starring in Behind the Wall
· 5 more- Jan Kreczmar Professor
- Krzysztof Machowski Krzysztof
- Piotr Garlicki
- Bogdan Niewinowski
- Jadwiga Colonna-Walewska
More from Krzysztof Zanussi
More films directed by Krzysztof Zanussi: The Perfect Number, Ether, Revisited and And a Warm Heart.
Behind the Wall Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Za sciana” and “Dietro la parete”.
- Also known as
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- Za sciana
- Dietro la parete
- 墙后
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Behind the Wall FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Behind the Wall, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Behind the Wall?
Behind the Wall runs 56 minutes.
When was Behind the Wall released?
Behind the Wall was released on October 19, 1971.
Who directed Behind the Wall?
Behind the Wall was directed by Krzysztof Zanussi.
More films by Krzysztof Zanussi Who is in the cast of Behind the Wall?
Behind the Wall stars Zbigniew Zapasiewicz as Jan, Maja Komorowska as Anna and Marian Glinka, among 9 credited actors.
Does Behind the Wall have a post-credit scene?
No. Behind the Wall has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Behind the Wall in?
The original language of Behind the Wall is Polish.
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