Die Narbe (1976): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1976, Die Narbe is a drama film directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski, running about 106 minutes.

What it’s about. After discussions and dishonest negotiations, a decision is taken as to where a large new chemical factory is to be built and Bednarz, an honest Party man, is put in charge of the construction. He used to live in the small town where the factory is to be built, his wife used to be a Party activist there, and he has unpleasant memories of it. But he sets to the task in the belief that he will build a place where people will live and work well. His intentions and convictions, however, conflict with those of the townspeople who are primarily concerned with their short-term needs. Disillusioned, Bednarz gives up his post.

Who’s in it. Die Narbe stars Franciszek Pieczka as Stefan Bednarz, Mariusz Dmochowski as Vorsitzender, Jerzy Stuhr as Bednarz's assistant and Jan Skotnicki, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Die Narbe has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Criterion Channel and FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Die Narbe page.

If you liked it. Fans of Die Narbe tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.