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A Woman's Decision

1975 · 98 min Drama
4.7 / 10 · TMDB

The main character is a bookkeeper, 40, who lives a quiet, uninteresting life with her husband and son of school age. She realizes that soon she won't be needed much at home as the boy grows up and the relationship with her husband crumbles. It's only when an embezzlement is discovered at the office and she stands up to her management, that she realizes life has more to offer. She meets a well-off former classmate, married to an American. Then she meets Jacek and starts contemplating possibilities of a new start. She discovers love for the first time, but turns to old ways rather than to break loose.

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Original Title Bilans kwartalny
Year 1975
Country Poland
Genre Drama
Director Krzysztof Zanussi
Runtime 98 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.7/10 (11 votes)

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The film constructs a subtle psychological portrait of a woman at a crossroads, relying on a minimalist, almost documentary style. The camera attentively captures the details of daily life and the mimicry of emotions, exploring the boundaries of inner freedom within societal constraints.

What lingers after viewing is a slow-burning meditation on choice and missed opportunities, where silence speaks louder than dialogue. The quiet despair and the courage that faltered resonate deeply. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Krzysztof Zanussi

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