A Cube of Sugar

Jacek Bławut / Poland / 1986 / Czech Premiere / 9 min.

synopsis

This compelling portrait of a racehorse consists of the precisely defined coordinates of its horizon: landscapes imbued with rich greenery, palms with sugar, an obstacle, a bridle, a leap, and a fall. The atmospheric film, shot at the Velká Pardubická cross-country steeplechase run, tells its tragic story through a changing colour spectrum and depth.

biography

Jacek Bławut (1950) is a cinematographer, director, and producer. He is often interested in the stories of subjects living on the margins of society and is the creator of more than thirty documentaries. As a cameraman, he shot Dekalog X by Krzysztof Kieślowski. He lectures at the Lodz Film School.