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Personnel
Romek, an idealistc 19-year-old boy, takes a job as a tailor in the costume department of a Warsaw theater company where his new colleague, Sowa, is pressured to make a costume for an overbearing soloist.
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Plot Summary
During World War II, a Dutch resistance fighter is captured by the Nazis and forced to work for them. He must navigate the dangerous complexities of his situation, trying to survive while also finding ways to aid the resistance.
Critical Reception
Personnel is a lesser-known Dutch war film that received a modest reception upon its release. It is often praised for its tense atmosphere and a strong performance from Rutger Hauer, though some critics found its pacing to be uneven. Audiences generally appreciate its realistic portrayal of wartime dilemmas.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its intense portrayal of wartime moral ambiguity.
Rutger Hauer's performance is noted as a significant strength.
Some found the narrative to be somewhat slow in parts.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this film is not readily available, but general sentiment suggests appreciation for its historical drama and character development.
Fun Fact
Rutger Hauer, who would later gain international fame, was relatively early in his career when he starred in 'Personnel'.
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