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Escape from the 'Liberty' Cinema (1990): cast, story & where to watch

1990 · Film · ★ 5.8

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Released in 1990, Escape from the 'Liberty' Cinema is a drama film directed by Wojciech Marczewski, running about 92 minutes.

What it’s about. In the cinema "Liberty" there takes place a screening of the film "Daybreak". The screening is interrupted by an unusual event. Actors come to life on the screen, start conversations among themselves, draw the audience into them. Crowds gather around the cinema, the relevant authorities and services wonder what to do in this complicated situation. Also arriving is the censor, a man reaching his fifties, a one-time literary critic and journalist. The line between fiction and reality begins to blur...

Who’s in it. Escape from the 'Liberty' Cinema stars Janusz Gajos as cenzor Rabkiewicz, Zbigniew Zamachowski as Censor's Assistant, Teresa Marczewska as Małgorzata w filmie "Jutrzenka" and Piotr Fronczewski as sekretarz KW, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Escape from the 'Liberty' Cinema has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Escape from the 'Liberty' Cinema page.

If you liked it. Fans of Escape from the 'Liberty' Cinema tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Escape from the 'Liberty' Cinema (1990)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Escape from the 'Liberty' Cinema change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Escape from the 'Liberty' Cinema worth watching?
Escape from the 'Liberty' Cinema holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Escape from the 'Liberty' Cinema?
Escape from the 'Liberty' Cinema stars Janusz Gajos, Zbigniew Zamachowski, Teresa Marczewska, Piotr Fronczewski and Władysław Kowalski.
When was Escape from the 'Liberty' Cinema released?
Escape from the 'Liberty' Cinema was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.