The Linnet (1982)
Konopielka
Overview
Kaziuk, a stubborn peasant and his pregnant wife live in a backwood village, unaffected by the civilization. The village is once visited by a couple of wanderers, and strange things start to happen afterward. A new schoolteacher is sent to the area. She stirs erotic fantasies in Kaziuk. In a stir of frustration Kaziuk cuts down a family tree — a sacrilegious act in the eyes of his family. Going a step further and using a scythe for cutting the rye instead of a sickle brings the whole village against him.
Where to watch The Linnet
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | CANAL+ | Premiery Canal+ | — |
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What is The Linnet about?
Kaziuk, a stubborn peasant and his pregnant wife live in a backwood village, unaffected by the civilization. The village is once visited by a couple of wanderers, and strange things start to happen afterward. A new schoolteacher is sent to the area. She stirs erotic fantasies in Kaziuk. In a stir of frustration Kaziuk cuts down a family tree — a sacrilegious act in the eyes of his family. Going a step further and using a scythe for cutting the rye instead of a sickle brings the whole village against him. The Linnet is a Comedy, Drama movie, released on 1982-09-13, runtime 92 minutes.
Is The Linnet worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Linnet 6.7 out of 10 from 35 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Linnet?
In Poland, The Linnet streams on CANAL+ and can be rented from Premiery Canal+. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Witold Leszczyński
Cast
- Krzysztof Majchrzak as Kaziuk Bartoszewicz
- Anna Seniuk as Handzia
- Joanna Sienkiewicz as Teacher Jola
- Jerzy Block as Józef
- Marek Siudym as Michał
- Tomasz Jarosiński as Ziutek
- Franciszek Pieczka as Old Man / God in Kaziuk's Dream
- Anna Milewska as Our Lady in Kaziuk's Dream
- Arkadiusz Bazak as Delegate from the District
- Aleksander Fogiel as Mayor
- Jan Jurewicz as Filip
- Zbigniew Kaczmarek as Kozak
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Sources
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