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Eastern European Movies Drama The Contract
1980
The Contract
Original titleKontrakt
The Contract is a 1980 Polish movie directed by Krzysztof Zanussi.
Bearing traces of the old Anton Chekhov play The Wedding, The Contract is set during an “arranged” ceremony. The bride and groom barely know each other, but this matters not at all to their tradition-bound families. At the last minute, the bride balks. Only slightly nonplused, the groom’s father, a status-seeking doctor, decides to go ahead with the expensive reception anyway. Polish director Krzysz Zanussi uses this scenario to stick it to capitalist corruption, and to society’s destruction of the individual spirit. Leslie Caron, the one recognizable member of the cast, is outstanding as a wealthy, over-the-hill ballerina who happens to be a kleptomaniac.
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At Eastern European Movies, you're invited to immerse yourself in the captivating world of The Contract (Kontrakt), a cinematic journey hailing from Poland. Released in 1980, this film is a quintessential piece of Drama, deftly crafted by the renowned director Krzysztof Zanussi, and brought to life through the compelling performances of a skilled cast, including Leslie Caron, Maja Komorowska and Tadeusz Lomnicki.
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Exploring the nuances of Poland's society and culture, The Contract offers a narrative that is both engaging and thought-provoking. Whether you're a native speaker looking to revisit the classics of your homeland or a student of the language and culture seeking a deeper understanding, this film presents an opportunity to do so through the compelling medium of cinema.
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