Notes on Life. Edward Zebrowski

A biographical documentary on Edward Zebrowski, a director, screenwriter, and educator. The film draws from his notes, revealing his thoughts on illness and history as human fate. Friends from the Film School in Lodz and the TOR Film Group, including Wojciech Marczewski and Agnieszka Holland, discuss his legendary status as a scandalmonger and thinker. His wives, Barbara Lisowska and Magdalena Jaworska, share intimate details of his life. Students Agnieszka Smoczynska and Adrian Panek speak respectfully of him. Zebrowski’s biography is complemented by excerpts from his school works and original films, with scenes featuring him in Zanussi’s films like “The Illumination.” Directed by Maria Zmarz-Koczanowicz, the documentary captures a reflective and nostalgic atmosphere, reflecting Zebrowski’s mature life and sense of lost opportunities.

Edward Żebrowski

Self (archive footage)

Wojciech Marczewski

Self

Krzysztof Zanussi

Self

Agnieszka Holland

Self

Filip Bajon

Self

Bogdan Dziworski

Self

Barbara Lisowska-Grospierre

Self

Magdalena Jaworska

Self

Agnieszka Smoczyńska

Self

Karolina Bielawska

Self

Adrian Panek

Self

• Maria Zmarz-KoczanowiczDirector
• Włodzimierz NiderhausProducer

Release date

January 1, 2017

Status

Released

Original language

Polish

Runtime

1h 14m

Genres

Documentary