Wyspa R.O.

Wyspa R.O.

2001 · 31 min · ★ 7.5 · Drama

"Wyspa R.O" is a highly personal story about freedom, fate and love as well as Lenica's personal creative testament. The allegorical story, full of symbols and the author's quotes, tells of a secret corner of the world which was once inhabited by convicts, where only one lonely guard remains. Lenica was one of the most important creators of Polish poster art and his films have been honored at many international festivals.

Directed by Jan Lenica · Written by Jan Lenica

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Piotr Dumała pilot
Jerzy Nowak Guard
Małgorzata Lipmann girl
Alik Matuszewski Boy from Pilot's Dream

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