Afterimage(2016)
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Afterimage Synopsis
In 1945, as Stalin sets his hands over Poland, famous painter Wladislaw Strzeminski refuses to compromise on his art with the doctrines of social realism. Persecuted, expelled from his chair at the University, he's eventually erased from the museums' walls. With the help of some of his students, he starts fighting against the Party and becomes the symbol of an artistic resistance against intellectual tyranny.
Afterimage (2016) is a drama and history film directed by Andrzej Wajda, released on October 22, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Bogusław Linda, Bronisława Zamachowska, Zofia Wichłacz and Aleksandra Justa. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 85 ratings.
- Director:
- Andrzej Wajda
- Writers:
- Andrzej Mularczyk, Andrzej Wajda
- Producers:
- Michał Kwieciński
- Cinematographer:
- Paweł Edelman
- Composer:
- Andrzej Panufnik
- Production:
- Akson Studio, Telewizja Polska, EC1 Łódź, Narodowy Instytut Audiowizualny, Fundacja Tumult
- Status:
- Released
Afterimage (2016) Trailer
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Afterimage Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bogusław Linda
as Władysław Strzemiński
Bronisława Zamachowska
as Nika Strzemińska
Zofia Wichłacz
as Hania
Aleksandra Justa
as Katarzyna Kobro
Krzysztof Pieczyński
as Julian Przyboś
Mariusz Bonaszewski
as Madejski
Rafał Zawierucha
as Shop Assistant
Jacek Beler
Filip Gurłacz
as Konrad
Aleksander Fabisiak
as Rajner
Paulina Gałązka
as Wasinska
Irena Melcer
as Jadzia
Key crew
Directed by Andrzej Wajda, written by Andrzej Mularczyk and Andrzej Wajda, produced by Michał Kwieciński.
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Afterimage Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 85 ratings.
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Afterimage – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Afterimage online?
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Afterimage (2016) is available to stream on Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Afterimage?
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The main cast of Afterimage (2016) includes Bogusław Linda, Bronisława Zamachowska, Zofia Wichłacz, Aleksandra Justa and Krzysztof Pieczyński. The film was directed by Andrzej Wajda. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Afterimage released?
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Afterimage was released on October 22, 2016 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Afterimage worth watching?
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Afterimage (2016) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 85 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Afterimage?
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Yes. The official Afterimage trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.