Tischner - Life in Stories

Tischner - Life in Stories

(Tischner - życie w opowieściach)

This is one of the first biographical films about Father Tischner, a writer, Catholic priest, friend to Pope John Paul II and spiritual contributor to the "Solidarity" movement. It is an introspective documentary that provides interesting insight into Father Tischner’s life, personality and his ideology.


Director: Więcek, Artur Baron

Screenplay: Witold Bereś and Artur "Baron" Wiecek

Cinematography: Piotr Trela

Music: Jan Kanty Pawluśkiewicz

Film Editor: Marek Klimaszewski

Principal Cast: Lech Wałęsa, cardinal Stanisław Dziwisz, Marian Tischner, Krzysztof Michalsk, PhD., archbishop Kazimierz Nycz, father Adam Boniecki, Jarosław Gowin

Runtime: 90 minutes

Release Year: 2008

Genre: Documentary