The Scar
1976, Polish. Directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski.
When a political decision is made as to the location of a new large chemical factory, Stefan Bednarz is put in charge of it. This honest communist party man has to confront the local community opposing the construction.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Polish
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 48 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Scar
The Scar is streaming on Criterion Channel and FlixFling in India.
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Cast & crew
- Krzysztof KieślowskiDirector
- Franciszek PieczkaStefan Bednarz
- Mariusz DmochowskiBolesław
- Jerzy StuhrBednarz's assistant
- Jan SkotnickiStanisław Lech
- Stanisław IgarMinister
- Stanisław MichalskiMinistry employee
- Michał TarkowskiMichał Gałecki
- Andrzej SkupieńPresidium of the National Council employee
- Halina WiniarskaBednarz's Wife
- Joanna OrzeszkowskaEva - Bednarz's Daughter
- Jadwiga BryniarskaCast
- Agnieszka HollandSecretary Hania
Details
- Released
- 6 December 1976
- Original title
- Blizna
- Country
- Poland
- Written by
- Krzysztof Kieślowski
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The Scar: quick answers
Is The Scar worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 48 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Scar?
The Scar runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Does The Scar have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Scar. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Scar parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Scar yet.
Which OTT platform is The Scar on?
The Scar is streaming on Criterion Channel and FlixFling in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Scar?
If you liked The Scar, try The Truth About Emanuel, Fast Girls, Eleanor the Great.
Who directed The Scar?
The Scar (1976) was directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski and stars Franciszek Pieczka, Mariusz Dmochowski, Jerzy Stuhr.