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The Christening (2022)
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Original name: Chrzciny
Genre: Drama
Country: Poland
Duration: 88 min.
Story:
December, 1981. Marianna, a zealous Catholic, decides to use the family celebration - the baptism of the youngest grandson, to reconcile her children who have been quarreling for years. General Jaruzelski, who declares martial law that day, will unexpectedly prevent her from doing so.
Style:
historical drama, tension, tragicomedy
Plot:
baptism, family drama, martial law, religion, secrets, catholicism, moral dilemma, family reunited, mother daughter relationship, matriarchy, social realism, community, nostalgia, small town, resilience, identity, hopes, satire, christmas season, december, censorship
Time:
80s
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