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Przesluchanie (Interrogation) is a 1982 Polish political thriller written and directed by Ryszard Bugajski for the Andrzej Wajda-led film unit "X". The film stars Krystyna Janda as a cabaret singer detained and tormented by Stalinist security services, and it critiques the coercive apparatus of post-war communist Poland. Completed in 1982, it was suppressed by Polish authorities and not released in Poland until 1989; it subsequently won the FIPRESCI Prize at the 1990 Cannes Film Festival.
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Who directed the 1982 Polish political thriller "Interrogation" (Przesluchanie)?
The film was written and directed by Ryszard Bugajski, who created it under the umbrella of the famous Andrzej Wajda-led film unit "X". Its anti-totalitarian message was considered so dangerous by the government that it was immediately banned upon completion in 1982.
Why was the movie "Interrogation" banned in Poland?
The film was banned because it offered a stark critique of the Stalinist security services and their coercive interrogation methods. The government viewed its brutal depiction of communist oppression as a direct threat, keeping it locked away for several years.
When did "Interrogation" finally premiere in theaters?
Although completed in 1982, the film was not officially released until 1989, following the collapse of the communist regime in Poland. Its delayed premiere garnered international acclaim and a massive domestic audience.
Who stars as the main character in "Interrogation"?
The acclaimed Polish actress Krystyna Janda stars as Tonia, a cabaret singer who is unjustly detained and tormented by the secret police. Her harrowing performance in this film earned her the Best Actress award at the 1990 Cannes Film Festival.
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