The Mole

The Mole

Directed by Rafael Lewandowski

Produced by Donten & Lacroix Films, Metro Films

2011104 min6.7 / 10

A morally complex family drama that excavates the hidden past of a Solidarity hero accused of betrayal, forcing a son to confront uncomfortable truths about his father and history.

Pawel, a Polish man in his early 30s, makes a living with his father Zygmunt importing second-hand clothing from the North of France to Southern Poland. On his way back from one of regular "business trips", Pawel is shocked to discover his father's picture on the cover of a Polish tabloid newspaper. The headline "traitor" is written next to his name. Zygmunt is a genuine hero of the struggle against totalitarianism and a recognized member of the "Solidarnosc" labor movement of the 80s. But now, Zygmunt is suddenly accused by the paper of having acted as a secret informer called THE MOLE by the communist regime.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Mole sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is The Mole violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Does The Mole end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is The Mole easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is The Mole scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

56/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity74

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise40

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Mole

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Mole

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Mole, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Mole, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Mole, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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