Quiet City
Quiet City

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Quiet City

2007
Movie
78 min
English

Jamie is 21. She's from Atlanta. She's come to Brooklyn to visit her friend Samantha, but she can't find her. Jamie meets a stranger named Charlie on the subway and spends 24 hours hanging out with him.

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IMDb7.1/10
Director: Krzysztof KrauzeGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

A successful, but morally compromised, building developer is diagnosed with a terminal illness. Faced with his own mortality, he begins to confront the ethical implications of his past actions and embarks on a quest for redemption. As his health deteriorates, he tries to make amends for the wrongs he has committed, often with unexpected and profound consequences for those around him.

Critical Reception

Quiet City was met with critical acclaim, particularly for its strong performances and poignant exploration of morality and redemption. Reviewers praised its unflinching look at the complexities of human nature and the struggle to find meaning in the face of death. The film was recognized for its mature storytelling and powerful emotional impact.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its powerful and thought-provoking narrative.

  • Commended for outstanding performances, especially from the lead.

  • Noted for its somber yet ultimately hopeful exploration of a man's reckoning.

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Awards & Accolades

Won Best Film at the Gdynia Film Festival (Polish Film Festival) and received multiple awards at the Era New Horizons Film Festival.

Fun Fact

Director Krzysztof Krauze sadly passed away from cancer shortly after the film's release, adding a layer of poignancy to the themes of mortality explored in Quiet City.

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