The Scar (1976 film)
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| Directed by | Krzysztof Kieślowski |
| Written by | Krzysztof Kieślowski Romuald Karaś |
| Produced by | Zbigniew Stanek |
| Starring | Franciszek Pieczka Mariusz Dmochowski Halina Winiarska |
| Cinematography | Sławomir Idziak |
| Edited by | Krystyna Górnicka |
| Music by | Stanisław Radwan |
| Distributed by | Artificial Eye (UK) Kino Video (USA) |
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Running time | 112 minutes |
| Country | Poland |
| Language | Polish |
The Scar (Polish: Blizna) is a 1976 Polish film written and directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski and starring Franciszek Pieczka. Filmed on location in Olechów, Poland, the film is about a man put in charge of the construction of a large chemical factory in his home town in the face of strong opposition from the townspeople who are concerned with their short-term needs. The film received the Polish Film Festival Special Jury Prize (Krzysztof Kieslowski) and Best Actor Award (Franciszek Pieczka) in 1976. The Scar was Krzysztof Kieślowski's second feature film, but the first to be released directly into theaters.