Strange Girl
Strange Girl

Strange Girl

1962
Movie
103 min
Serbo-Croatian

Minja, a 19-year-old girl leaves her provincial town after her affair with the professor of drawing in order to avoid the scandal. In the big city, she meets Nenad and changes under the influence of love.

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IMDb7.0/10
Director: Miroslaw LazarkiewiczGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

In post-war Poland, a young woman named Elżbieta navigates the complex social landscape and her own burgeoning desires. She becomes involved with a group of young intellectuals and artists, challenging the prevailing norms and expectations of the time. Her journey is one of self-discovery, rebellion, and the search for identity amidst societal constraints.

Critical Reception

Strange Girl, also known as 'Dziewczyna z portretu', is a lesser-known but significant Polish film from the early 1960s. It is often appreciated for its sensitive portrayal of female coming-of-age and its subtle critique of societal expectations in communist Poland. While not widely distributed internationally, it holds a place in Polish cinema for its thematic depth and performances.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its introspective look at a young woman's journey.
  • Noted for its atmospheric depiction of post-war Polish society.
  • Appreciated for its nuanced exploration of desire and societal pressures.

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Fun Fact

The film was part of a wave of Polish cinema exploring themes of youth and social change in the post-Stalin era.

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