Barrier (1966)
"Bariera" (original title)

Director:

Jerzy Skolimowski

Writer:

Jerzy Skolimowski

Stars:

Joanna Szczerbic, Jan Nowicki, Tadeusz Lomnicki

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Joanna Szczerbic	...	Tram Driver
Jan Nowicki	...	Protagonist
Tadeusz Lomnicki	...	Doctor
Maria Malicka	...	Cleaning Lady
Zdzislaw Maklakiewicz	...	Paper Seller
Ryszard Pietruski	...	Oberwaiter
Bogdan Baer	...	Man at the Bar / Car Driver
Henryk Bak	...	Doctor Campaigning Blood Donation
Marta Dutkiewicz
Stefan Friedmann	...	Tram Driver Asking for Help
B. Gutewicz
Ryszarda Hanin	...	Depot Shift Manager
Andrzej Herder	...	Manius
Malgorzata Lorentowicz	...	Apartment Owner
Zygmunt Malanowicz	...	Eddy

Storyline

---

Plot Keywords:

contest | rat race | generation gap | blood donor | student | 

---

Genres:

Drama | Comedy

---

Details

Country:

Poland

Language:

Polish

Release Date:

18 November 1966 (Poland)

Also Known As:

Barrier

Company Credits

Production Co:

Zespol Filmowy "Kamera"

Technical Specs

Runtime:

77 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

User Reviews

Magical

Barrier is comparable to Last Year at Marienbad with its non-linear development, mysterious characters and inexplicable mis-en-scene. It also shares the guerrilla film-making style of the French New Wave. It is one of Skolimowski's best.

The film follows a newly graduated medical student in his pursuit of an unattainable woman. He follows her through the streets of 60s Poland where spontaneous dance parties and candle-light rituals erupt.

A dream-like meditation on post-industrial life in Communist Poland. Filled with exquisite, unforgettable images, this masterpiece will hopefully find its way onto DVD soon.