Dreszcze (Shivers)
Publicerat av lucas4you den juni 6, 2009
IMDb. A Polish social drama from 1981, set in the 1950s during the communist era. The Stalinist mentality, here being constantly present, gives the films from the Eastern Europe a special coming of age atmosphere not found in other films. This story begins in a small town somewhere in Poland, where we encounter Tomek, living with his parents and little brother. One day his father is arrested for political reasons, and the very next day Tomek is chosen among his schoolmates to be among those who will go to a youth camp. We will then follow the events that take place during this period. It´s interesting to see how current political issues and beliefs are integrated into the minds of these young boys and it makes you wonder what beliefs are taken for granted today. I think this is a very nicely written coming of age story. It is well directed, it´s a good story, full of good acting, and with a much better photo than I even can show you by a few screen shots. You will not get disappointed if you see this film.
Release date: 23 November 1981
Country: Poland
Director: Wojciech Marczewski
Genre: Drama
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Photo: *****(excellent)
Acting: *****(excellent)
Story: ***(good)
Soundtrack: ***(good)
Total: ****(very good)
skykid sade
At the red ties – so common for that time period. In fact one was supposed to receive them only when he is over 12 if I am not mistaken – and before that the ties are blue. Of course most of that have been told to me by relatives . The way you described the film it reminded me a bit of the Russian ” Lessons at the end of the spring ” and a bit of the one I watched recently ” How I spent the end of the world ” mostly because of the politic overtones . The last screenshot you used reminded me of some person I know – even if I could not recall the name . This made me wanting to see it – of course this and your recommendation on it .
lucas4you sade
Yes, I can really recommend this film! Interesting facts you provided about the colors of the ties depending on your age. I haven´t yet seen the film ”Lessons at the end of spring”, but will watch and review it soon.
Bobbert sade
The sad irony of youthful enthusiasm and beauty in the midst of communist oppression is a haunting and strong theme.
Ikarusvpn sade
Ha, what a coincidence – only two days ago I spoke to a polish friend of mine. He was indeed telling me about this film, which is very good due to his opinion. After reading your little text here, I am sure: I will have to watch it !
Ikarusvpn sade
Oh, an important fact that I forgot: the young boy here is indeed Tomasz Hudziec; who also played a very important role in Marczewski’s masterpiece ”Zmory”. Only two years between these films, one can surely see how he has grown. Well, and nothing left to say about Marczweski himself – he made ”Weiser”, one of my alltime favourite films. A nice combination of talent, here. Greetings, Ikarus
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