Dłużnicy śmierci
Dłużnicy śmierci

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Dłużnicy śmierci

1986
Movie
86 min
Polish

Poland 1946. Militia looks for commander of anticommunist partisans called Grom (Thunder). It quickly comes out that militiamen have to discover a rat in their group.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Krzysztof LangGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young student, fascinated by death and the macabre, becomes entangled in a series of mysterious events surrounding a crematorium. He becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth behind the unexplained occurrences, leading him down a dark and dangerous path.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to positive reviews, praised for its atmospheric tension and performances, though some critics found its pacing uneven. It is considered an interesting, albeit lesser-known, entry in Polish cinema of the 1980s.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its dark, brooding atmosphere.

  • Noted for strong performances, particularly from Jerzy Stuhr.

  • Some found the plot complex and at times slow-moving.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot primarily in the Warsaw Ochota crematorium, adding to its eerie and authentic atmosphere.

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