Underplayed Gems

Teddy Bear (1980)

Teddy Bear poster
Original title
Miś
Directed by
Stanisław Bareja
Genre
comedy film
Country
Polish People's Republic
Runtime
1h 51m
Rated
16
Rating
7.8 of 10 from 101 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A man navigates the absurdities and contradictions of life in 1980s Poland. The film uses surreal humor to poke fun at the society and politics of the time.

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What happens

Teddy Bear (Polish: Miś [miɕ]) is a 1981 Polish comedy film directed by Stanisław Bareja. Teddy Bear, along with The Cruise (Rejs), was a reflection of contemporary Polish society using surreal humor to somehow get past the censorship at the time. It gained cult status in its native country. Later, the film was reappraised by critics and it has been regarded as one of the best Polish films ever made. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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