Ziarno prawdy (2015)
Release Year: 2015
Nation: Poland
Alternative Title: A Grain of Truth, Доля правды, La mitad de la verdad, La semilla de la verdad
Director: Borys Lankosz
Writer: Borys Lankosz, Zygmunt Miloszewski
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Anna Drozd, Abel Korzeniowski
Companies: Studio Rewers, Aeroplan, Narodowy Instytut Audiowizualny, Telewizja Polska, Agora, Arttech Cinema
Genre: Thriller
Budget: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: based on novel or book
Story
Teodor Szacki, a prominent prosecutor from Warsaw, moves to the picturesque town of Sandomierz after his divorce. He soon finds himself investigating a mysterious murder case, which initially seems like an isolated incident. However, as more victims emerge, Szacki realizes that all the murders are connected to historical Jewish ritual killings, triggering anti-Semitic hysteria in the town. Throughout his investigation, Szacki struggles with the complex dynamics of Polish-Jewish relations and grapples with the disturbing implications of his findings.
Summary
‘Ziarno prawdy’ (2015), directed by Borys Lankosz, is a gripping thriller that explores the darker side of human nature through its intricate murder mystery. The film centers around Teodor Szacki, a big-city prosecutor who moves to the seemingly idyllic town of Sandomierz in search of a fresh start following his divorce. His new life takes an unexpected turn when he is called upon to investigate a series of murders with unsettling connections to historical anti-Semitic legends. As Szacki delves deeper into the case, he finds himself confronting the painful realities of Poland's troubled history and the lingering shadows of prejudice.
