directed and written by Stephen and Timothy Quay animation, sound, cinematography, edited by Stephen and Timothy Quay music Krzysztof Penderecki (fragments), Małgorzata Sady production Serafiński Studio Graficzno-Filmowe, ul. Solec 85 lok. 8, 00-382 Warszawa, tel. +48 22 625 39 11, +48 695 480 787, e-mail: serafinskistudio@o2.pl producer Marek Serafiński co-production TVP Kultura; Muzeum - Zamek w Łańcucie co-producer Wit Karol Wojtowicz, Muzeum - Zamek w Łańcucie co-financed by the Polish Film Institute
23'
Poland 2009
An ordinary, but also mysterious day at the castle in Łańcut. Under the cover of everyday life, a secret reality is hidden. Jan Potocki's presence can be felt everywhere. Jan Potocki (1971-1815) was a historian, diplomat, an eccentric traveler who flew in a balloon, fought at Mediterranean Sea against Barbary pirates, and author of The Manuscript Found in Saragossa - who committed suicide using the silver knob of a sugar bowl as a bullet...
Translated by Monika Miziniak | Edited by Patricia Koza
