Zakręt

A quiet, introspective drama that unfolds slowly, inviting reflection on life choices and the contrast between ambition and natural simplicity.

Directed by

Stanisław Brejdygant

Genres

Drama

Starring

Józef Nowak, Anna Milewska, Janusz Michałowski

Overview

A psychological study of a successful man, completely devoted to his professional work, for whom the first vacation in years becomes an opportunity to reflect on the illusory value of civilizational progress, opposed to the purity and harmony of the natural world, and to compare his own life with the model of others. Stefan is in charge of the construction of a large investment. He fears imminent old age. He visits a friend who lives in a mountain solitude. They witness a tragic accident - a young mountaineer falls off a cliff. They bring help. Stefan notices the emptiness of his family life. His wife wants to leave him, he still believes in the possibility of saving their marriage. During a trip together they get into a car accident. An encounter with Stefan's son, Andrew, occurs, forcing him to make a harsh assessment of his life.

How it feels

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

About

Identity, family, isolation, aging

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

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