Nie ma zmiłuj
Nie ma zmiłuj

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Nie ma zmiłuj

2000
Movie
102 min
Polish

The film's heroes work in a company that distributes branded French wines. They are a group of friends, but their feelings are exposed to new attempts. Because in the world of salesmen there is no room for sentiments. Only sales counts, and everything can be anything. Piotr accidentally meets Irek, his school friend. Thanks to him, he gets a salesman job in Vinneka. She moves from a dilapidated bicycle to a company car, begins to succeed and falls in love with Monica, an ambitious salesmate who makes an instant career from the hostess to the head of the sales department. Young people soon realize that it's not easy to reconcile love with a career ...

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IMDb7.0/10
Director: Marek KoterskiGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

The film follows Adam Miauczyński, a middle-aged man deeply dissatisfied with his life, career, and relationships. Plagued by existential angst and a troubled past, he navigates his absurd reality with dark humor. Adam attempts to find meaning and connection amidst his mundane existence, often through his interactions with women and his own internal monologues.

Critical Reception

Nie ma zmiłuj received a mixed to positive reception from critics and audiences in Poland. It was praised for its sharp, often bleak humor and Marek Kondrat's performance, while some found its cynical outlook and character's self-absorption to be overwhelming.

What Reviewers Say

  • Critically acclaimed for its dark, observational humor and witty screenplay.

  • Praised for Marek Kondrat's compelling and nuanced portrayal of a flawed protagonist.

  • Some viewers found the protagonist's constant negativity and self-pity to be a significant drawback.

Google audience: Audience reception is difficult to quantify with specific metrics, but general sentiment often highlights the film's biting satire and Kondrat's performance, while acknowledging its heavy, often melancholic tone.

Fun Fact

The film is part of a series of films featuring the character Adam Miauczyński, who also appears in Marek Koterski's other works such as 'Nic śmiesznego' (Nothing Funny).

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