The Displaced Person
The Displaced Person

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The Displaced Person

1977
Movie
57 min
English

A conscientious but driven Polish refugee disrupts the hierarchy of power on a Georgia farm in the 1940s.

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IMDb7.1/10
Director: Bernard GerstenGenres: Drama, Short

Plot Summary

This short film is based on a short story by Flannery O'Connor. It tells the story of a Polish immigrant named Mr. Guizac who comes to work on a Southern farm. His presence causes tension and disruption within the family and farmhands.

Critical Reception

The film is noted for its faithful adaptation of O'Connor's complex and often unsettling narrative, capturing the story's themes of faith, prejudice, and the struggle with identity in a rural American setting.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric portrayal of rural life.

  • Often cited for its successful adaptation of challenging literary material.

  • Appreciated for its nuanced exploration of character and faith.

Google audience: As a short film adaptation of a literary work, specific Google user reviews are not widely available.

Fun Fact

The film is based on a short story of the same name by Flannery O'Connor, which was published posthumously in 1965.

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