Przekładaniec

Przekładaniec is a 1968 Polish science fiction film directed by Andrzej Wajda. The screenplay was written by Stanisław Lem, a renowned Polish science fiction writer, and is based on his short story "Do You Exist, Mr. Johns?".

Plot[edit | edit source]

The film is set in a futuristic world where medical science has advanced to the point of being able to perform complex organ transplants and body part replacements. The story revolves around a race car driver named Richard Fox, who survives a severe car accident thanks to a series of transplants. As a result, he ends up with body parts from various donors, leading to a series of legal and ethical dilemmas.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Bogumił Kobiela as Richard Fox
Anna Prucnal as Fox's wife
Jerzy Zelnik as Dr. Burton
Ryszard Filipski as Lawyer

Themes[edit | edit source]

The film explores themes such as identity, the ethical implications of medical advancements, and the legal complexities arising from organ transplants. It raises questions about what makes a person who they are and how much of one's identity is tied to their physical body.

Production[edit | edit source]

Przekładaniec was produced by Zespół Filmowy "Kadr", a prominent Polish film studio. The film's unique narrative and thought-provoking themes have made it a subject of study in both film and literary circles.

Reception[edit | edit source]

Upon its release, Przekładaniec received critical acclaim for its innovative storytelling and its exploration of complex ethical issues. It is considered a significant work in the genre of science fiction cinema.