The Scar
1976·Drama·1h 46m
7.0
★
When a political decision is made as to the location of a new large chemical factory, Stefan Bednarz is put in charge of it. This honest communist party man has to confront the local community opposing the construction.
Directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski
IMDB
N/A
Cast
Franciszek Pieczka
Stefan Bednarz
Mariusz Dmochowski
Bolesław
Jerzy Stuhr
Bednarz's assistant
Jan Skotnicki
Stanisław Lech
Stanisław Igar
Minister
Stanisław Michalski
Ministry employee
Michał Tarkowski
Michał Gałecki
Halina Winiarska
Bednarz's Wife
Joanna Orzeszkowska
Eva - Bednarz's Daughter
Agnieszka Holland
Secretary Hania
Małgorzata Leśniewska
Miss Małgosia
Asja Łamtiugina
Olecko woman at the meeting
Crew
Krzysztof Kieślowski
Director
Krzysztof Kieślowski
Writer
Stanisław Radwan
Original Music Composer
Sławomir Idziak
Director of Photography
Zbigniew Dobracki
Makeup Artist
Romuald Karaś
Dialogue
Romuald Karaś
Novel
Krzysztof Kieślowski
Dialogue
Michał Żarnecki
Sound
Marek Piestrak
Assistant Director
Popular Reviews
19 reviews
Hektor
7.0★ · 07/19/25
Kieślowski feels stuck in transition between his documentary-style roots, and the more structured drama of traditional narrative filmmaking. There are some strong elements from both styles, but their on-screen blend, often clashes - resulting in a tonal and stylistic inconsistency. Still, despite its incoherence, The Scar remains thematically focused, especially in its critique of bureaucracy and social systems - very familiar territory for Kieślowski at this point.
Muted in tone, but punctuated by it’s occasional striking visuals - The Scar ultimately feels fractured, an uncertain but determined transition piece. A honest step in the journey of an auteur - not immediately erupting into brilliance, but slowly, patiently blossoming.
Muted in tone, but punctuated by it’s occasional striking visuals - The Scar ultimately feels fractured, an uncertain but determined transition piece. A honest step in the journey of an auteur - not immediately erupting into brilliance, but slowly, patiently blossoming.
Kieślowski feels stuck in transition between his documentary-style roots, and the more structured drama of traditional narrative filmmaking. There are some strong elements from both styles, but their on-screen blend, often clashes - resulting in a tonal and stylistic inconsistency. Still, despite its incoherence, The Scar remains thematically focused, especially in its critique of bureaucracy and social systems - very familiar territory for Kieślowski at this point.
Muted in tone, but punctuated by it’s occasional striking visuals - The Scar ultimately feels fractured, an uncertain but determined transition piece. A honest step in the journey of an auteur - not immediately erupting into brilliance, but slowly, patiently blossoming.
Muted in tone, but punctuated by it’s occasional striking visuals - The Scar ultimately feels fractured, an uncertain but determined transition piece. A honest step in the journey of an auteur - not immediately erupting into brilliance, but slowly, patiently blossoming.
Patrick SD
5.5★ · 06/22/25
Even “Bad” Kieslowski is still good. His weakest to me still being a 6 is a testament to his greatness.
Even “Bad” Kieslowski is still good. His weakest to me still being a 6 is a testament to his greatness.
Paul Willeke
7.0★ · 05/11/25
Pretty well made movie, with great camera work and an amazing sound design.
The story is interesting but didn’t quit get to me.
The story is interesting but didn’t quit get to me.
Pretty well made movie, with great camera work and an amazing sound design.
The story is interesting but didn’t quit get to me.
The story is interesting but didn’t quit get to me.
John
4.0★ · 02/01/26
wika
8.0★ · 01/14/26