I was wondering if the two main characters were menat to represent homosexuals. They dance together and lie with one another and are subjected to discrimination by everyone they meet. (Though not the basis of my theorie) the wardrobe could represent the metaphorical closet the characters want to part with. Did anyone feels the same? I also though it was very interesting that Polanski cast himself beating up the men.
It's so cool to say good things about this movie... Isn't it? It gives you like a +10 points in your geeky knowledge. And it's even better if you say great things about it because then everybody would think you're deep and were able to understand the simplicity and metaphorical criticism on Polish society in the late 50's. You serious? This is just a simple student movie made by a director that later on become famous
Subtle, simple, brilliant. You could do a lot of reading into this film, in regards of any metaphorical implications, but that discussion could be endless. The soundtrack here is pitch perfect, walking bass lines throughout, and the juxtaposition of the almost cartoon feel of the movers with the scenes of extreme brutality is excellent.
Funny and imaginative surreal comedy. Many years before his cameo appearance in Chinatown, Polanski played a short, menacing gang leader here. good score by Krzysztof Komeda.