The Moth

– This is psychological drama by Tomasz Zygadlo begins as a straightforward story. Jan (Roman Wilhelmi..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.10 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 40 Minutes
Release Year:
1980
Original Name:
Ćma
The Moth (1980) - Also known as Ćma

This is psychological drama by Tomasz Zygadlo begins as a straightforward story. Jan (Roman Wilhelmi) 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.

Producing Country:
Genre:
Release Date:

10 Oct 1980

Language:

Polish

Director:

Tomasz Zygadlo

Writer:

Tomasz Zygadlo

Main Actors:

Roman Wilhelmi, Anna Seniuk, Iwona Bielska, Nela Obarska

Plot:

Jan has his own night radio program where people can simply call and talk about own troubles. The station management does not share his compassion for lonely souls and think the program is useless. Jan has a wife with a drinking problem and a girlfriend on the side who deos not understand him either. He becomes more and more irritated and eventually loses control of himself and ends up in a mental clinic.

Awards:

2 wins & 2 nominations.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.3/10