This movie came out right after Poland got out of comunism, and its pretty apparent. It has many flaws of a communist era polish production, like terrible sound production, and weird pacing, and quite few gags making fun of polish society from the PRL.
Especially off putting are the parts where people sing. Handling these types of scenes in this way was a norm when this movie came out, and i get that it was supposed to be unrealistic, but the scenes could have more pop. There are many things in this movie that dont hold up to international standards.
Still there where many things i loved about this movie. Like the fact that the movie doesnt just make fun of communism. It asks smart questions about the meaning of art, and personal freedom. The movie looks beyond, and in this way it is similar to "Master and Margaret".
The way it confronts the regime with imposibility seems to be inspired by Bulgakovs book. But its not a copy and the movie is amazingly creative. Thats what kept me hooked. I believe the creativity and the ideas captured to be the main reason this movie is worth watching.
Especially off putting are the parts where people sing. Handling these types of scenes in this way was a norm when this movie came out, and i get that it was supposed to be unrealistic, but the scenes could have more pop. There are many things in this movie that dont hold up to international standards.
Still there where many things i loved about this movie. Like the fact that the movie doesnt just make fun of communism. It asks smart questions about the meaning of art, and personal freedom. The movie looks beyond, and in this way it is similar to "Master and Margaret".
The way it confronts the regime with imposibility seems to be inspired by Bulgakovs book. But its not a copy and the movie is amazingly creative. Thats what kept me hooked. I believe the creativity and the ideas captured to be the main reason this movie is worth watching.