Camera Buff

Synopsis

Filip buys an 8mm movie camera when his first child is born. Because it's the first camera in town, he's named official photographer by the local Party boss. His horizons widen when he is sent to regional film festivals with his first works but his focus on movie making also leads to domestic strife and philosophical dilemmas.

Cast

Average shot length

11s per shot

Krzysztof Kieślowski's career average is 10.9s across 11 measured films —see the full picture.