The Scar

The Scar is a 1976 Polish film written and directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski and starring Franciszek Pieczka. Filmed on location in Olechów, Poland, the film is about a man put in charge of the construction of a large chemical factory in his home town in the face of strong opposition from the townspeople who are concerned with their short-term needs. The film received the Polish Film Festival Special Jury Prize and Best Actor Award in 1976. The Scar was Krzysztof Kieślowski's second feature film, but the first to be released directly into theaters.