The Knife in the Water
Nóż w wodzie / Roman Polański / Poland 1962 / 94 min. / Data file
The director’s Polish-language feature debut, made before he immigrated to France, takes place over the course of a single day and night. A married couple setting out on a Sunday trip nearly hits a hitchhiker standing in the middle of the road. As soon as the stranger gets into the car, the tension begins to rise.
Screenings
Fr 24/07/2026
16:30 - 18:14
Aula of J. z Poděbrad High School
Director: Roman Polański / Poland 1962 / 94 + 10 min. / Data file / polish / electronic czech subtitles
Introduction: Yannick Rolandeau
Introduction: Yannick Rolandeau
Su 26/07/2026
9:00 - 10:44
Aula of J. z Poděbrad High School
Director: Roman Polański / Poland 1962 / 94 + 10 min. / Data file / polish / electronic czech subtitles
Introduction: Yannick Rolandeau
Introduction: Yannick Rolandeau
Additional info
Directed by:
Roman Polański
Screenplay:
Roman Polański, Jerzy Skolimowski, Jakub Golberg
Photography:
Jerzy Lipman
Music:
Krzysztof T. Komeda
Cast:
Leon Niemczyk (Andrzej), Jolanta Umecká (Krystyna), Zygmunt Malanowicz (stopař)
Awards:
MFF Benátky 1962 – Cena FIPRESCI
