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Credits

Directors

Wilhelm Sasnal, Anka Sasnal
Screenwriter

Wilhelm Sasnal
With

Piotr Trojan, Andrzej Konopka, Agnieszka Żulewska
Poland-UK 2025. 124min
Courtesy of

Wilhelm Sasnal
Language

Polish

With English subtitles

Introduction

Desperate for work, Joseph Marti accepts the position of assistant to an inventor, unaware of the toll it will take on his life. The Sasnals’ meticulous drama draws from the era Walser wrote his novel but employs anachronisms – from its contemporary setting and use of music, such as The Smiths and Galaxie 500 – to articulately explore the notion of servitude.

Sergio Fant

Content warning

Contains scenes of nudity.

Contains flashing images.

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