Day of the Wacko

Day of the Wacko

Directed by Marek Koterski

Produced by Non Stop Film Service, Studio Filmowe Zebra

200293 min7.6 / 10

A bleak, introspective portrait of a self-loathing middle-aged man whose internal misery and social alienation form the entire emotional landscape of the film.

It is a bitter story about a middle-aged man, who hates his life and other people, including himself. Adam Miauczynski, the character known from director Marek Koterski's previous films, is a 49 year-old teacher, who reads poetry during school lessons and later goes home swearing and calling his neighbours' names. The worst pain for him is the next 5 minutes of living. He doesn't accept himself and even everyday contacts with others cause his aggression. Though constantly dreaming of a romantic love, he is not bold enough to make his dreams come true. The desperate Miauczynski personalizes our own fears and obsessions, which have become so visible recently.

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