Amnesty

A quiet, somber postwar drama of a rootless young man drifting through love and work, carrying the weight of hidden past.

Directed by

Stanisław Jędryka

Genres

Drama

Starring

Michał Juszczakiewicz, Anna Chodakowska, Emilia Krakowska

Overview

Wrocław, 1947. A young man, a former Home Army soldier, faces political and moral dilemmas before deciding on his future path in life. The protagonist of the film, Ryszard, has not revealed himself. He first works in the militia, then as a driver for the director of a wagon factory. He becomes involved with Karolina, who is older than him, becomes the lover of Zula, his employer's wife, and develops deep feelings for the beautiful and sensitive Blanka. Ryszard cannot find his place and ends up alone. Finally, he decides to take advantage of the amnesty decree and reveal himself.

How it feels

Melancholic, tense, dark and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Identity, isolation, politics, betrayal

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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