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Bariera (1966)

Bariera poster
Directed by
Jerzy Skolimowski
Genre
drama film
Country
Poland
Runtime
1h 17m
Rating
6.8 of 10 from 22 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A university dropout decides to climb the social ladder using whatever methods work. His new girlfriend makes him rethink his plans.

absurdistcontemplativedisorientingbittersweetwhimsicalsocially awarevisually stylized

What happens

Barrier (Polish: Bariera) is a Polish drama film directed by Jerzy Skolimowski, released in 1966. The hero quits his studies, resolving to seek social advancement by any means. A new girlfriend changes his mind. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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