Lesson of a Dead Language (1979)

Name: Lesson of a Dead Language
Genre: War, Drama
Released: 1979
Duration: 96 min
Cast: Olgierd ?ukaszewicz, Ewa Da?kowska, Ma?gorzata Pritulak, Gustaw Lutkiewicz, Juliusz Machulski

1h 36m Poland

War Drama

Plot

At a secluded Ukrainian outpost during the waning days of World War I, an officer grapples with terminal tuberculosis. As his health deteriorates, feverish hallucinations plague his mind, leading him to a fascination with religious artwork. Seeking solace and answers, he immerses himself in the world of spiritualism, attending seances that blur the lines between reality and the supernatural. His descent into madness intertwines with profound existential questions, creating a poignant exploration of faith, mortality, and the human spirit amidst the chaos of war.

Cast

Olgierd ?ukaszewicz Ewa Da?kowska Ma?gorzata Pritulak Gustaw Lutkiewicz Juliusz Machulski Irena Karel Marek Kondrat Piotr Paw?owski Mieczys?aw Voit W?odzimierz Boru?ski Zygmunt Malanowicz Kazimierz Iwor Franciszek Trzeciak Tadeusz Bartosik Ryszard Kotys