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Shivers

1981 1h 55m Drama List
Tomatometer 0 Reviews 83% Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Ratings
After his father (Władysław Kowalski) is apprehended by Stalinist authorities, young Tomek (Tomasz Hudziec) is sent to a re-education camp. Tomek acquiesces to their brainwashing regimen, partially to court the favor of a pretty female counselor (Teresa Marczewska). But what started as lip service to the ideals of the state slowly turns into something very real. In time, Tomek has been transformed into a hot-blooded Stanlinist -- which poses some problems when his father returns home.

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Audience Member Compelling look at life in 1950's Poland. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis After his father (Władysław Kowalski) is apprehended by Stalinist authorities, young Tomek (Tomasz Hudziec) is sent to a re-education camp. Tomek acquiesces to their brainwashing regimen, partially to court the favor of a pretty female counselor (Teresa Marczewska). But what started as lip service to the ideals of the state slowly turns into something very real. In time, Tomek has been transformed into a hot-blooded Stanlinist -- which poses some problems when his father returns home.
Director
Wojciech Marczewski
Screenwriter
Wojciech Marczewski
Production Co
P.P. Film Polski [pl]
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Polish
Release Date (Streaming)
May 22, 2017
Runtime
1h 55m