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The Moth

The Moth

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Status

Released

Release Date

Oct 10, 1980

Runtime

1h 40m

Genres

Drama

User Score

64%

Original Title

Ćma

Production Companies

Zespół Filmowy "X"

Director

Tomasz Zygadło

Description

This is psychological drama by Tomasz Zygadlo begins as a straightforward story. Jan is the host of a nightly talk show in which he counsels people who call in with their problems. He is dedicated to helping these lonely souls but becomes increasingly disturbed when his co-workers and supervisors at the radio station do not appreciate his program; they seem unable to grasp the importance of what he is doing. Aside from that, Jan's private life is frayed around the edges. His wife is a heavy drinker and his mistress has no comprehension about who he is or what he is doing. Jan's frustration over this lack of recognition builds to an explosive level, threatening to upset the balance of his daily life.