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Palimpsest

  • 2006
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
548
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Palimpsest (2006)
Thriller

Marek, the main character of "Palimpsest," is a police inspector, a man on the verge of psychological disintegration trying to solve an intricate case. The story is told on two planes. The f... Read allMarek, the main character of "Palimpsest," is a police inspector, a man on the verge of psychological disintegration trying to solve an intricate case. The story is told on two planes. The first one is a crime story, which constitutes the framework of the film. In the course of e... Read allMarek, the main character of "Palimpsest," is a police inspector, a man on the verge of psychological disintegration trying to solve an intricate case. The story is told on two planes. The first one is a crime story, which constitutes the framework of the film. In the course of events, another theme appears - psychological experiences of the main character. Vivid blen... Read all

  • Director
    • Konrad Niewolski
  • Writer
    • Igor Brejdygant
  • Stars
    • Andrzej Chyra
    • Magdalena Cielecka
    • Robert Gonera
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    548
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Konrad Niewolski
    • Writer
      • Igor Brejdygant
    • Stars
      • Andrzej Chyra
      • Magdalena Cielecka
      • Robert Gonera
    • 6User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Andrzej Chyra
    Andrzej Chyra
    • Marek
    Magdalena Cielecka
    Magdalena Cielecka
    • Hanna
    Robert Gonera
    Robert Gonera
    • Tomek
    Tomasz Sapryk
    Tomasz Sapryk
    • Maciek
    Arkadiusz Bazak
    Arkadiusz Bazak
    Henryk Talar
    Henryk Talar
    Grzegorz Warchol
    Grzegorz Warchol
    • Neighbour
    Adam Ferency
    Adam Ferency
    • Malina
    Miroslaw Zbrojewicz
    Miroslaw Zbrojewicz
    • Bury
    Elzbieta Jarosik
    Elzbieta Jarosik
    Adam Kamien
    Adam Kamien
    • Wazon
    Katarzyna Bargielowska
    Katarzyna Bargielowska
    • Nurse
    Jacek Braciak
    Jacek Braciak
    • Marcin
    Arkadiusz Jakubik
    Arkadiusz Jakubik
    • Bogdan
    Jacek Lenartowicz
    Jacek Lenartowicz
    • Second
    Andrzej Musial
    Andrzej Musial
    • Policeman
    Stanislaw Penksyk
    Stanislaw Penksyk
    • Man from Lotos
    Mariusz Saniternik
    Mariusz Saniternik
    • Laboratory technician
    • Director
      • Konrad Niewolski
    • Writer
      • Igor Brejdygant
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews6

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    9s-guyett

    Kafkaesque thriller

    Yes, this film is derivative of Lynch. However, it is more cleanly executed than many of Lynch's films, and has a distinctly European, Kafkaesque feel to it.

    Apart from some shaky acting at times (although the lead is excellent, some of the support is heavy handed), this is better thought through than many films that simply try to create an atmosphere with no plot. The direction is perfect, and best of all, the film does not just dissolve into a set of unsolved riddles. Should be appreciated by anyone who enjoys deeper, psychological, or art-house, thrillers. I found this a very good follow up to "Symmetry".
    10rayanrafay

    Intriguing

    This movie is special.

    It is a true in-depth study of the mind, and our individual perception's of reality. It can be confusing, and I will admit if there was not a Q&A with the director after the film ended (Toronto Film Festival) I would have given it an 8 or 9 (I failed to understand some of the symbolism). But after hearing his rationale and thought process, I am forced to give it a perfect rating.

    The concept is truly intriguing and the story is ambiguous enough for individuals to draw their own conclusions.

    If you are weary of common Hollywood fare, this is the perfect movie.
    5cinemart

    And you were there… and you…. And you!

    Detective Marek (Andrzej Chyra) is determined to find the killer of his ex-partner. Why ex? The two may or may not have parted ways due to a ménage à trois with Hanna (Magdalena Cielecka) his former partner's dangerously beautiful main squeeze. Marek embarks on a labyrinthine journey through echoing hallways and visual reverberations of repeated phrases and images.

    PALIMPSEST began with a lot of promise but it quickly became apparent that somebody has been watching a lot of David Lynch films and that somebody is director Konrad Niewolski. Shocking flashes of flashbacks, backwards dream sequences, and characters who seem to be able to see things that they shouldn't (think Robert Blake's Mystery Man in LOST HIGHWAY) all play into a mystery that isn't all that mysterious especially for link-minded Lynch fans or viewers familiar with fare such as FIGHT CLUB, THE MACHINIST, REVOLVER, 12 MONKEYS, or THE WIZARD OF OZ ("And you were there… and you…. And you!). Don't rush out to see this any time soon.
    4TdSmth5

    Stylish but pointless

    In the intro, a body falls to the ground, rather something does and only later we find out it's a body. Turns out it's the dead body of a cop. His partner is in charge to the investigation. But he also suffers from visions and nightmares. While he interviews and meets shady characters trying to reconstruct the dead cop's final day something becomes clear, that something isn't right with him and/or he's somehow involved. One witness is in a mental institution, another is a photographer with a weird neck brace. A girl he sees is also somehow involved. Because the viewer is warned that something is odd, when it is revealed it isn't so surprising but at the same time, the true scenario is a bit odd and rather weak. Coupled with the final scene that just increases the mystery we are left with little. With a movie like this where at end you have nothing then, the journey at least should be somewhat enjoyable. But it isn't. Sure, for a while you wonder how it will turn out and what the cop's involvement is. But the resolution is a let-down, perhaps the second worst in movies.

    At around 80 minutes this movie is short. A lot of scenes are exceedingly drawn out, starting with the opening scene and the scene that follows of the photo of a face. Similarly, when a woman walks to a building, it takes forever. Clearly, there wasn't enough script for a fully developed movie. What the filmmakers decided to do instead of working out their idea was to work on style to mask the deficiencies. And this movie is somewhat stylish. It's filmed mostly in a yellow/green tone. The cinematography is pretty decent. But the music and sound effects are indeed too loud, intrusive, and pointless starting with the opening scene that musically tries to prepare us for something grandiose, but like the movie as a whole ends up being nothing special.
    7benl-4

    A Police thriller that does a 180

    Palimpsest is a Polish psychological study that starts as a police detective story and ends up being something very different. That's all I'm going to say, except the script was intriguing and the cast gave a great performance. Palimpsest is the kind of film that many people will want to see again to look for clues and details.

    I wish the sound mix had been a bit lower though as it was a bit jarring at times, especially since I almost dozed off because I'd had a long day. I saw Palimpsest at the Toronto International Film Festival, and the director's comments after the screening about how the screenplay changed during development and how he hates unnecessary dialog were interesting.

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    • Release date
      • August 18, 2006 (Poland)
    • Country of origin
      • Poland
    • Language
      • Polish
    • Also known as
      • Palimpsest: A Hypnotic Mystery
    • Production companies
      • Zebra Film Studio
      • Telewizja Polska (TVP)
      • Canal+ Polska
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $52,516
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 25m(85 min)
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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