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THE SUITCASE

POLISH TITLE: WALIZKA

In a sterile space of a desert, a naked man looking as a primitive human being finds a mysterious suitcase. By coincidence he manages to open the suitcase combination lock and see objects hidden inside: a suit, a folding cane, a pocket watch, a brass comb, a razor and wire frame glasses. One by one he discovers how to use them and tries, thanks to the clothes and other objects, to become a cultural and elegant man. It causes many comical and grotesque situations. The metamorphosis he undergoes is very difficult for him, and when he finally succeeds, he rebels against this inconvenient to him and limiting situation. He rejects, both literally and metaphorically, what tried  to enslave him. However, he cannot abandon once discovered “civilization”. He comes back and dresses up again. This time out of irrational necessity. In spite of the fact that clothes, glasses and a bowler hat restrict his movements, pinch and torment him, he can no longer get rid of them. He will live in this absurd, surreal situation forever.

 

GENRE:
animation
COUNTRY:
POLAND
RUNNING TIME:
15'
YEAR:
DIRECTING:
Jacek Łechtański
SCRIPT:
Michał Zabłocki, Artur Reinhart
DOP:
Jacek Lichtman
EDITOR:
Jacek Łechtański
MUSIC:
Wojciech Lemański
PRODUCTION:
Se-ma-for

Jacek Łechtański »

born in 1964. A director, cinematographer, editor, and art director. He graduated from the Faculty of Polish Studies at the University of Poznań and the Faculty of Cinematography at PWSFTViT. His film works completed during his studies at Film School include: “Nova”, “Daemmerung”, “Pain”, “Angst”. He  was a co-originator of the group Ankh Fabrik producing independent films and music for film and theatre. As a director of photography he has worked on more than 60 feature films, documentaries and TV theatre productions. He is the author of  number of cartoons and videoclips. He also works as a screenwriter.
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