05/04/2013 - Ryszard Bugajski returns with sharp criticism of a corrupt politico-judiciary universe

Ryszard Bugajski, director of Interrogation (1989) who is considered the most anti-communist film in the history of Polish cinema, is back with sharp criticism of the political and judiciary system with The Closed Circuit, which is being released today in Polish theatres by Kino Swiat. The cast notably features Janusz Gajos (Best Actor at the Polish Film Awards 2007 for Jasminum), Kazimierz Kaczor, Wojciech Zolądkowicz, Robert Olech and Przemyslaw Sadowski.

Inspired by real events that took place in 2003,The Closed Circuit relates the misfortunes of three businessmen who fall victim to a conspiracy of sorts, led by a corrupt group of jurists and tax department employees. One day, at 6 a.m., anti-terrorist intervention teams, guns in hand, enter the homes of these three businessmen, who have no idea of the origin of the accusations brought against them by the district attorney (Janusz Gajos): they are accused of being criminals laundering money. Put in jail and kept from having any contact with their families who are being harassed by government employees, they can only count on the help of a young journalist who will risk his career on television to do everything he can to unveil the truth.

Produced by Filmicon Dom Filmowy, The Closed Circuit  was coproduced by Apella, Arche, Srodowisko i Innowacje, Eda Coffee, Hemarpol Sp, Orlex, Silesian Catalysts, Polcopper, Schach-Matt, and Drop.

(Translated from French)