Camouflage (1977 film)

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Camouflage
Directed by Krzysztof Zanussi
Written byKrzysztof Zanussi
StarringPiotr Garlicki
CinematographyEdward Kłosiński
Music by Wojciech Kilar
Release date
  • 28 January 1977 (1977-01-28)
Running time
106 minutes
CountryPoland
LanguagePolish

Camouflage (Polish : Barwy ochronne) is a 1977 Polish drama film directed by Krzysztof Zanussi. [1] The film was selected as the Polish entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 50th Academy Awards, but was not accepted for nomination. [2]

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Plot

Students are staying at a summer linguistics study camp. One of the directors, Jarosław, is young and prefers a direct, informal approach. He is opposed by the manipulative Jakub. For example, Jarosław allows a dissident student to participate. While the jury prize is given to a poor paper, the unconventional school of thought still receives a recommendation. When the deputy rector arrives for the closing ceremonies, and since he rejects the unofficial view, tensions rise. They climax when the student bites the rector's ear. The police are called in.

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Director of the film Krzysztof Zanussi (1984) Krzysztof Zanussi 01 cropped.jpg
Director of the film Krzysztof Zanussi (1984)

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References

  1. Maslin, Janet (12 August 1981). "Krzysztof Zanussi's Camouflage Set in a Polish University". NY Times. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
  2. Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences