Marek Hłasko

Writing

Marek Hłasko

Born January 14, 1934 · Warsaw, Poland

Died June 14, 1969 · aged 35

Marek Hłasko (January 14, 1934 – June 14, 1969) was a Polish writer and screenwriter. His works include: First Step in the Clouds, The Eighth Day of the Week, Next to Paradise, and Burn the Rice Every Day.

Known For

The NooseThe Noose · 1958
The Noose
7.11958
MovieDrama
A day in the life of an alcoholic. With the help of his girlfriend Krysia, Kuba attempts to regain control of his life.
The Depot of the DeadThe Depot of the Dead · 1959
The Depot of the Dead
7.11959
MovieDrama
In the rugged mountain gorges and ravines of southeastern Poland, a new boss and his wife become a catalyst for violence.
The Eighth Day of the WeekThe Eighth Day of the Week · 1958
The Eighth Day of the Week
5.61958
MovieDramaRomance
Zbigniew Cybulski and Sonja Ziemann play lovers struggling to find happiness and privacy in overcrowded Warsaw. The movie shows an honest picture of life in a war-damaged city, contrasting the characters' difficulties with their dreams of a better life. It was banned in Poland in 1958 and would not be seen anywhere until its European release one year later.
Koniec nocyKoniec nocy · 1957
Koniec nocy
4.81957
MovieDrama
A group of young Łódź hoodlums spends their time shoplifting, partying and drinking heavily, until they are faced with serious consequences of their reckless behaviour.
Sonata marymonckaSonata marymoncka · 1988
Sonata marymoncka
9.01988
MovieDrama
Main character, Rysiek, tries to live through dangerous times of war-torn and later stalinist Poland.
SpotkaniaSpotkania · 1957
Spotkania
6.01957
MovieDrama
Four stories showing the various facets of love.
Skarb kapitana MartensaSkarb kapitana Martensa · 1957
Skarb kapitana Martensa
7.01957
MovieActionDrama
A ship crew fight over a deceased captain's notebook, believing that it contains clues to find a treasure.

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