Synopsis:
The film takes place in a dark, shabby staircase. A man, who’s climbing up the stairs, meets a kissing couple. They are exchanging a face through a touch and a kiss. Involuntarily the man is involved in this game. The consequences are tragic. He loses everything and stranger leaves with his face and documents.
- Director:
- Grzegorz Piasecki
- Year:
- 2011
- Country:
- Poland
- Running time:
- 1 min.
- Technique:
- Claymation
- Production type:
- Professional
- Producer:
- Zbigniew Żmudzki
- Animator:
- Grzegorz Piasecki
- Script writer:
- Grzegorz Piasecki
- Music composer:
- Piotr Kubiak
- Editor:
- Janusz Czubak
- Production:
- Se-ma-for Film Production
- Audience:
- Adults
- Festival selections:
- StopTrik International Film Festival
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