Destined for Blues


Destined for Blues is a 2005 Polish film directed by Jan Kidawa-Błoński. It tells the story of Ryszard "Rysiek" Riedel, leader of Polish blues rock band Dżem. The movie concentrates on his family relationships with both his wife Małgorzata and his father, his music career and his addiction to heroin. Destined for Blues won Polish Film Awards for Best Costume Design and Gdynia Polish Film Festival awards for Best Costume Design, Best Debut Actor and Audience Award.
Film was shot in Tychy, Katowice, Warszawa, Nieporęt and Świętochłowice in October 2004.

Cast

Soundtrack was released 7 November 2005. It is a compilation of Dżem's songs.