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On The Set

1968

A quiet, curious peek behind the cameras, watching creative work unfold with patience and a light, wry touch.

Directed by
Jerzy Ziarnik
Genres
Documentary
Overview
Reportage from the set of the film "Everything for Sale", focusing on the director - Andrzej Wajda. At one stage of the filming, Wajda planned to include all the documentary material shot by Ziarnik in his film. Ultimately, however, he changed the concept.

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Directed by
Jerzy Ziarnik
Genres
Documentary
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    • art
    • work
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    • workplace
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    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
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    • documentary
    • true story
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    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence none
    • Sex none
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    Horror0
    Humour3
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    Complexity5
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