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Trash
Thanks to his wife Madeleine, a social worker who saved him from the street when he was 17-years-old, Pierre Dalpé has become a prosperous entrepreneur, running a garbage-collection business in the Montreal area. His quiet happiness with his wife and their children changes when he crosses paths with Eve, a teenage drug addict/prostitute who belongs to a street gang.
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Plot Summary
In a small Serbian town, a young man named Zoran is diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer. His only hope lies in a treatment only available in Germany, but his family cannot afford it. Desperate, Zoran's friends and family try to find a way to fund his treatment, facing bureaucratic hurdles and societal indifference.
Critical Reception
Trash received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its emotional depth and powerful performances. The film was noted for its sensitive portrayal of a difficult subject matter and its focus on the human spirit in the face of adversity.
What Reviewers Say
A moving and poignant drama about hope and resilience.
Features strong performances that anchor the emotional narrative.
Explores themes of friendship, family, and the struggle against illness with sincerity.
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Awards & Accolades
Winner of the Audience Award at the Warsaw International Film Festival (2011), Best Film at the Cottbus Film Festival of Eastern European Cinema (2010).
Fun Fact
The film was inspired by a true story of a young man facing a similar battle with cancer.
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