The Christening
December, 1981. Marianna, a zealous Catholic, decides to use the family celebration - the baptism of the youngest grandson, to reconcile her children who have been quarreling for years. General Jaruzelski, who declares martial law that day, will unexpectedly prevent her from doing so.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Chrzciny |
| Year | 2022 |
| Country | Poland |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Jakub Skoczeń |
| Runtime | 88 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.1/10 (14 votes) |
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The film constructs its comedy on the sharp clash between petty family dramas and the grotesque backdrop of history. It relies on a single apartment as a pressure cooker, where martial law outside forces every hidden resentment and hypocrisy to the surface.
What lingers after the credits is the poignant absurdity of life carrying on amidst chaos. The film finds humor not in spite of the tension, but because of it, leaving a bittersweet aftertaste. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Jakub Skoczeń
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Best enjoyed with a group, ready for dark humor and a satirical take on a historical moment.
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