The Lamp
1959, PL. Directed by Roman Polanski.
In waning winter light, a doll maker works in his shop, a kerosene lamp beside him, a jumble of dolls and doll parts, whole and broken, surrounding him. There are noises, too: a cuckoo clock chirps the workday's end. The artisan completes a repair and leaves, shuttering the shop from outside. Back inside, whispering begins. What else is in store for the shop's seemingly lifeless denizens?
- Runtime
- 0h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- PL
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Lamp
The Lamp is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Details
- Released
- 1 January 1959
- Original title
- Lampa
- Country
- Poland
- Written by
- Roman Polanski
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The Lamp: quick answers
Is The Lamp worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Lamp?
The Lamp runs 8 minutes (0h 8m).
Does The Lamp have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Lamp. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Lamp parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Lamp on?
The Lamp is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Lamp?
If you liked The Lamp, try The Surrender, The Devil, Werewolf: The Beast Among Us.
Who directed The Lamp?
The Lamp (1959) was directed by Roman Polanski and stars Roman Polanski.