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kobvindex_ZLB15717993
Format:
1 DVD-Video (100 Min.) : s/w
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DD/5.1 ; DD/2.0
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16:9
Content:
Dorota Kedzierzawska took a big risk by deciding to make a film with really only one character. Her Aniela is a lonely woman whose only companion is her loyal dog Fila. No one visits her besides her son and granddaughter, and even they do so rarely. Her sharp-tongued, accurate, humorous observations are certainly meant only for the ears of animals. She is therefore a true protagonist of a monodrama who, in order to sustain the viewer's interest, requires an outstanding personality and great directing skills. Fortunately, Kedzierzawska is able make her characters intriguing, yet do it economically, and the leading lady, Danuta Szaflarska, keeps you glued to the screen. The actress had the biggest responsibility - that of single-handedly carrying the film, conveying its meanings, conclusions and message. Such is the nature of a monodrama. The substance of "Time to Die" basically boils down to the actions of the main character, followed by Arthur Reinhart's camera. What is the director interested in? Certainly old age. However, Kedzierzawska rejects a stereotyped approach to this issue. Her portrayal of a person in the last phase of life is complex and does not end with depicting the most prosaic aspects of old age, such as forgetfulness, living through memories, even though some of them are present in the film... "Time to Die" is filled with a joy for life and acceptance of all it has in store, its difficulties, and its inevitable end. There are not many films in the cinema which discuss difficult issues in such an accessible and wise manner; there are few films which show the life of an ordinary person with such affection, yet without philosophical pomposity and sentimentality, and simultaneously without an exaggerated distance. Most importantly, there are few optimistic and invigorating films, which at the same time are not naive. Dorota Kedzierzawska's film fills this gap. (Blazej Hrapkowicz, "Time to Die", KINO Polish Cinema 2008: pp. 70-71)
Content:
"When the witty old lady Aniela finally gets rid of her last lodger, she thinks it's finally time for her to feel at home in her beautiful old wooden house. But her greedy son and neighbours have other plans." (IMDb)
Note:
Ländercode: 0
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Orig.: Polen, 2007
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Engl. Untertitel
Language:
Polish
Keywords:
Alter
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Film
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DVD-Video
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DVD-Video
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