The second feature film of Krzysztof Kieslowski, who went on to become one of Poland's most prestigious directors, CAMERA BUFF was based partially on Kieslowski's experiences making TV documentaries. A modest metaphorical examination of the problems and pressures suffered by artists in
semi-authoritarian societies, the picture won the grand prize at the 1977 Moscow Film Festival.
When Filip (Jerzy Stuhr), an ordinary man of 30, buys a home movie camera to film his newborn daughter, little does he know that the purchase will change his life. As the only employee of his plant who owns a camera, he automatically is selected to document the plant's anniversary celeb...
Released:
1979
Rated:
NR
Length:
108 mins