Synopsis
A famous Polish journalist presents a problem for the powers-that-be when he displays his full political skill and knowledge on a television show featuring questions and answers on a world conference by a panel of journalists. His enemies take away his privileges when he is away. The shock of being "unwanted" parallels a deeper disappointment in his private life: his wife has an affair with a jealous young rival, and after 15 years of marriage and two daughters wants a divorce. She offers no explanations as he tries to untie these problems himself. All the moves he makes are the wrong ones. He takes on drinking heavily with students eager to attend his seminar after discovering the class has been canceled. The journalist, once suave and commanding, is reduced to silence.
Movie Information
- Director
- Andrzej Wajda
- Writers
- Agnieszka Holland, Andrzej Wajda
- Release Year
- 1978
- Runtime
- 131 minutes
- Genre
- Drama
- Language
- PL
- Country
- Poland, France
- Status
- Released
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (18 votes)
Top Cast
Ready to watch Without Anesthesia?
Pick a streaming source and press play — free, HD, no signup.
▶ Watch Without Anesthesia FreeYou May Also Like
More Drama Movies
More with Zbigniew Zapasiewicz
More from Andrzej Wajda
Trending Now
Popular This Week
Explore related titles
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Without Anesthesia online for free?
You can watch Without Anesthesia (1978) online for free in HD on FreeFlix. No signup or subscription is required — just open this page and click play.
Is Without Anesthesia available in HD?
Yes. FreeFlix offers Without Anesthesia in full HD with multiple mirror sources, so if one source is slow you can switch in one click.
What is Without Anesthesia about?
A famous Polish journalist presents a problem for the powers-that-be when he displays his full political skill and knowledge on a television show featuring questions and answers on a world conference by a panel of journalists. His enemies take away his privileges when he is away. The shock of being "unwanted" parallels a deeper disappointment in his private life: his wife has an affair with a jealous young rival, and after 15 years of marriage and two daughters wants a divorce. She offers no explanations as he tries to untie these problems himself. All the moves he makes are the wrong ones. He takes on drinking heavily with students eager to attend his seminar after discovering the class has been canceled. The journalist, once suave and commanding, is reduced to silence.
Do I need to register or pay?
No. FreeFlix is completely free, with no registration, account, credit card, or hidden charges.