Estera Flieger: Go, dear people, to the cinema for "Candidates of Death"
Translated from Polish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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- Polish film critic Estera Flieger recommends Maciej Cuske's documentary "Kandydaci śmierci" (Candidates of Death) for cinema viewing.
- Flieger praises the film for its gripping nature, comparing it to a horror movie that maintains tension throughout.
- She also highlights Emi Buchwald's directorial debut "Nie ma duchów w mieszkaniu na dobrej" (There Are No Ghosts in the Good Apartment) as a significant Polish production.
Polish film critic Estera Flieger urges readers to see Maciej Cuske's documentary "Kandydaci śmierci" (Candidates of Death) in cinemas, describing it as a gripping experience. She notes that Cuske filmed it with his son and friends during a vacation, turning it into a tradition.
Go, dear people, to the cinema for "Candidates of Death."
Flieger contrasts the film with the common dismissal of Polish cinema, arguing that such a statement is "embarrassing." She shares her own positive experiences with recent Polish films, particularly highlighting Emi Buchwald's debut, "Nie ma duchów w mieszkaniu na dobrej," as a revelation. However, she points out that Buchwald's film premiered in March, making it difficult to find in theaters now.
The author of the documentary had me!
"Kandydaci śmierci" has just been released, and Flieger's column serves as a strong recommendation for her readers, whom she clearly values. She expresses a desire for them to see the film, emphasizing its quality and impact.
And the film, once it gripped you in the first minutes, did not let go until the end.
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Originally published by Rzeczpospolita in Polish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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