In this film, Żmijewski – literally – strips patterns of behaviour and rituals. We see soldiers present arms and march: the first time clothed, the second time naked. If soldiers in uniform symbolise the state, will they rediscover their identity and autonomy if they shed their clothing?
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Karolina
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Film details
- Country of production
- Poland
- Year
- 2000
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2018
- Length
- 8'
- Medium/Format
- File
