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Druga młodość
A middle-aged woman takes a young lover, and leaves her husband and family to live with him. Her lover tires of her, and tosses her out and she wanders around pawning her jewelry in order to live. She makes a last visit to her family, planning suicide after she sees them.
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Plot Summary
The film tells the story of a young woman named Hanka who, after being ostracized by her village for becoming pregnant out of wedlock, finds refuge and a new life in the city. She struggles to adapt to urban life and faces numerous challenges as she tries to build a future for herself and her child. Eventually, she finds love and support, leading to a personal transformation.
Critical Reception
As a pre-war Polish film, specific detailed critical reception data from its original release is scarce. However, films of this genre from the era often focused on melodrama and social issues, aiming to resonate with contemporary audiences through relatable struggles and moral lessons. It is generally considered a representative example of Polish cinema from the late 1930s.
What Reviewers Say
A melodramatic tale of a woman's resilience in the face of social adversity.
Explores themes of out-of-wedlock pregnancy and urban struggle in interwar Poland.
Offers a glimpse into the social dynamics and cinematic style of Polish films from the late 1930s.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this specific film from 1938 is not available.
Fun Fact
The film was directed by Jan Fethke, who also directed the popular pre-war Polish musical 'Zapomniana melodia' (The Forgotten Melody).
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