Notes on Life. Edward Zebrowski

Maria Zmarz-Koczanowicz
2017-01-01


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74 min

A biographical documentary on Edward Zebrowski, a director, screenwriter, and educator. The film draws from his notes, revealing his thoughts on illness and history as human fate. Friends from the Film School in Lodz and the TOR Film Group, including Wojciech Marczewski and Agnieszka Holland, discuss his legendary status as a scandalmonger and thinker. His wives, Barbara Lisowska and Magdalena Jaworska, share intimate details of his life. Students Agnieszka Smoczynska and Adrian Panek speak respectfully of him. Zebrowski’s biography is complemented by excerpts from his school works and original films, with scenes featuring him in Zanussi’s films like “The Illumination.” Directed by Maria Zmarz-Koczanowicz, the documentary captures a reflective and nostalgic atmosphere, reflecting Zebrowski’s mature life and sense of lost opportunities.

Cast

Name Character Team
Edward Żebrowski Self (archive footage) Unowned
Wojciech Marczewski Self Unowned
Krzysztof Zanussi Self Unowned
Agnieszka Holland Self Unowned
Filip Bajon Self Unowned
Bogdan Dziworski Self Unowned
Barbara Lisowska-Grospierre Self Unowned
Magdalena Jaworska Self Unowned
Agnieszka Smoczyńska Self Unowned
Karolina Bielawska Self Unowned
Adrian Panek Self Unowned