Choice
Choice

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Choice

2018
Movie
15 min
English

Matthew, a teenage boy, questions his father's strict parental control.

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Director: Krzysztof ZanussiGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

A successful lawyer, Ewa, faces a moral dilemma when she is tasked with defending a client accused of a crime she believes he committed. Her personal and professional lives become entangled as she grapples with her conscience and the potential consequences of her choices.

Critical Reception

Choice received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its intellectual depth and strong performances, particularly from Maja Ostaszewska. However, some found the pacing slow and the narrative occasionally too abstract.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its thought-provoking exploration of ethical dilemmas.

  • Maja Ostaszewska's performance was widely lauded as a standout.

  • Some critics found the film's philosophical themes to be somewhat inaccessible.

Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not readily available.

Fun Fact

Krzysztof Zanussi, a prominent figure in Polish cinema, often explores themes of morality and existentialism in his films, and 'Choice' is no exception.

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