At Our Home
At Our Home

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At Our Home

1979
Movie
67 min
Albanian

After a disagreement with his teacher, a young boy runs away.

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IMDb7.0/10
Director: Krzysztof ZanussiGenres: Drama, Family

Plot Summary

A family grapples with profound existential questions and the meaning of life during a summer gathering at their isolated country estate. As unspoken tensions and past traumas surface, the characters confront their relationships, desires, and the inevitability of change. The film explores themes of love, betrayal, and the search for spiritual solace in a rapidly evolving world.

Critical Reception

At Our Home was critically acclaimed for its intellectual depth and masterful direction, though some found its philosophical explorations challenging. It is regarded as a significant work of Polish cinema, praised for its nuanced character studies and exploration of universal human experiences.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its philosophical depth and contemplative narrative.

  • Lauded for the superb performances of its ensemble cast.

  • Noted for its stark, yet beautiful, cinematography.

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Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the Golden Palm at the 1979 Cannes Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The film was shot during a period of significant political and social change in Poland, which subtly influenced its themes of introspection and societal shifts.

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