Four Nights with Anna (2008)

Synopsis: Polish director Jerzy Skolimowski's return to the big screen, after a nearly two-decade absence, is another impeccably executed production. FOUR NIGHTS WITH ANNA tells the darkly humorous story of... Polish director Jerzy Skolimowski's return to the big screen, after a nearly two-decade absence, is another impeccably executed production. FOUR NIGHTS WITH ANNA tells the darkly humorous story of a crematorium worker named Leon (Artur Steranko), a quiet loner who fears having to interact with another person. Apparently Leon has served jail time, though the reasons for this aren't fully explained. When he sets eyes on his beautiful neighbor, Anna (Kinga Preis), an infatuation is born, to the point where he sneaks into her apartment at night to be closer to her. As the nights progress, it becomes evident that Leon might not have purely evil intentions, and when the truth comes out about his connection to Anna, he must face the truth--and lies--about his past. FOUR NIGHTS WITH ANNA is a bleak comedy--so bleak, at times, that it feels like a straight drama--and Skolimowski uses this mischievous tone to flirt with viewer expectations. At times, Leon seems like the most innocent character in movie history. At others, he appears on the verge of committing a horrific crime. This back-and-forth makes the film feel like a thriller as well, adding another genre to the mix. Director of photography Adam Sikora's haunting and painterly imagery is the perfect complement to Skolimowski and Ewa Piaskowska's clever script, making for a welcome return by the Polish master. [More]

Starring: Kinga Preis, Artur Steranko, Jerzy Fedorowicz, Redbad Klijnstra

Starring: Kinga Preis, Artur Steranko, Jerzy Fedorowicz, Redbad Klijnstra, Malgorzata Buczkowska, Jakub Snochowski

Director: Jerzy Skolimowski

Director: Jerzy Skolimowski
Screenwriter: Jerzy Skolimowski, Ewa Piaskowska
Producer: Paulo Branco, Jerzy Skolimowski
Composer: Michal Lorenc

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