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Behind the Wall

197156mKrzysztof Zanussi
IMDb 7.1

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Jan is a young assistant professor in chemistry and a workaholic, Anna is an unsuccessful science writer who turns to Jan for advice and human compassion, but Jan, absorbed with his career, remains immune to Anna's clumsy efforts to pierce his defenses.

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WorkaholicSuicide AttemptProfessorChemistryScientific StudyWriter

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What is Behind the Wall (1971) about?

Jan is a young assistant professor in chemistry and a workaholic, Anna is an unsuccessful science writer who turns to Jan for advice and human compassion, but Jan, absorbed with his career, remains immune to Anna's clumsy efforts to pierce his defenses.

Who stars in Behind the Wall?

Behind the Wall stars Zbigniew Zapasiewicz (Jan), Maja Komorowska (Anna), Jan Kreczmar (Professor), Eugenia Herman (Professor's Secretary), Krzysztof Machowski (Krzysztof). The film was directed by Krzysztof Zanussi.

How long is Behind the Wall?

Behind the Wall has a runtime of 56 min and premiered in 1971.

Is Behind the Wall worth watching?

Behind the Wall holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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