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Netflix’s newest Polish drama, “Boxer” (Boker), is a gritty, honest look at athletic desire set in communist Poland in the 1980s. The movie, directed by Mitja Okorn, is about a passionate boxer named Jedrzej who has dreams bigger than the harsh political situation he lives in.

The story takes place mostly in the mid-1980s and shows how Jedrzej changes from a small Polish town to the London fighting circuits. As a young player who his boxing father inspired, Jedrzej isn’t just fighting in the ring. He’s also fighting against unfair rules and lack of money. His wife Kasia becomes one of his most important supporters because she shares his dream of freedom and chance.

The story is a complicated look at what it’s like to be an immigrant in a world where talent alone doesn’t promise success. There are many obstacles in Jedrzej’s way,...

The 2024 Netflix Polish movie Boxer introduces us to several key characters who had a big impact on Jedrzej’s life and helped to achieve the dreams he always wanted in life. Here’s a quick guide to all these characters and how they influenced Jedrzej in his journey.

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Jedrzej

When I watched Eryk Kulm’s portrayal of Jedrzej, I saw a man driven by much more than just the desire to win in the ring I mean sure he wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps, to show the world that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, but deep down, Jedrzej wanted to escape the harsh, violent environment of communist Poland as, for him, England represented freedom and a chance to live a life of luxury with his wife, Kasia, away from the struggles of his home country. But as the story progressed, it...

«Boxeador» es una película polaca dirigida por Mitja Okorn y protagonizada por Eryk Kulm y Adrianna Chlebicka.

Una película polaca que nos lleva a los años 70 y 80 para contarnos de manera entretenida la historia de un boxeador. Una película con una buena fotografía, estética que sabe contar esta pintoresca historia con humor, ritmo y bastante nostalgia.

Un viaje en el tiempo a aquellos años 80 en la que la realidad era muy distinta a las promesas de las revistas.

Otra buena película polaca en Netflix.

Argumento

Jędrzej se convierte en campeón de boxeo en Polonia en los años 70, pero su vida no parece un camino de rosas: se acaba de casar y tiene que robar ladrillos, así que decide aprovechar un viaje a Londres para desertar y comprobar lo que era la vida más allá de Polonia.

Es el comienzo de una aventura a través del mundo del boxeo en la que nada fue fácil.

“Boxer” is a Polish movie directed by Mitja Okorn, starring Eryk Kulm and Adrianna Chlebicka.

This Polish film whisks us back to the vivid era of the 1970s and 1980s, narrating in a captivating manner the story of a boxer who decides to defect. The movie is a visual treat, boasting excellent cinematography and a striking aesthetic that weaves this charming tale with a blend of humor, rhythm, and a generous dose of nostalgia.

The film serves as a time capsule, transporting viewers to the 80s, a period when the reality starkly contrasted with the glossy promises of magazines. This is yet another commendable Polish production available on Netflix.

Plot

The narrative follows Jędrzej, who rises to become a boxing champion in 1970s Poland. However, his life is far from idyllic: newly married and resorting to stealing bricks, he seizes the opportunity during a trip to London to defect and...

“Boxer” is a Polish movie directed by Mitja Okorn, starring Eryk Kulm and Adrianna Chlebicka.

This Polish film whisks us back to the vivid era of the 1970s and 1980s, narrating in a captivating manner the story of a boxer who decides to defect. The movie is a visual treat, boasting excellent cinematography and a striking aesthetic that weaves this charming tale with a blend of humor, rhythm, and a generous dose of nostalgia.

The film serves as a time capsule, transporting viewers to the 80s, a period when the reality starkly contrasted with the glossy promises of magazines. This is yet another commendable Polish production available on Netflix.

Plot

The narrative follows Jędrzej, who rises to become a boxing champion in 1970s Poland. However, his life is far from idyllic: newly married and resorting to stealing bricks, he seizes the opportunity during a trip to London to defect and...

As one of the oldest streaming services out there, Netflix continues to set the standard that other streaming services compare themselves to. With its variety of shows and films in its vast catalog, viewers often look to the platform for the majority of their streaming needs. True to form, the Og service is offering subscribers a slew of new films next month, each likely to entertain just about anyone.

With a wide range of films heading to the platform in the coming weeks, viewers wont want to leave their couches. From action films to heartfelt and bittersweet dramas, Netflix has something nearly everyone will enjoy. No matter what type of film a viewer prefers, theyre all but guaranteed to find something worth watching on the streaming platform in September.

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Netflix unveiled its slate of Polish-language series and films due to hit its service in 2023 in a “See What’s Next” event in Warsaw on Tuesday.

Since arriving in Poland in 2016, the platform has steadily ramped up production of local content and has gotten behind 40 original local Polish films and series to date

The 2023 offering is topped by eight Polish features, including four new titles: Kiss, Kiss!, Phenomenon, Soulcatcher and Squared Love Everlasting, as well as three series Absolute Beginners, Infamy and Feedback, about an alcoholic former rock star and adapted from the Polish best-seller of the same name by Jakub Żulczyk.

Spanning romantic comedies, thrillers and sci-fi and coming-of-age dramas, the feature slate taps into a raft of popular local acting talent.

Kiss, Kiss! features top actor Mateusz Kościukiewicz as a womanizer who decides to test his powers of seduction by pursuing a woman who is...

Squared Love All Over Again (Miłość do kwadratu jeszcze raz) is a movie directed by Filip Zylber starring Adrianna Chlebicka and Mateusz Banasiuk..

In this second part of Squared Love we continue where we left off and go on more or less as expected, trying to turn over the screenplay and say “nothing new here” and will try, using the same framework, to make it work.

And, using these same frameworks, it didn´t work the first time around and doesn´t work the second time.

However, this is a movie that divides specialized reviewers and the audience: The first one was totally profitable.

Storyline

A famous journalist and a fashion model teacher try to redo their lives and return to their jobs after a passionate relationship. When they return, they discover that things have changed, forever?

Movie Review

Squared Love Again is a movie to be measured with two...

"I deceived... everyone." Netflix has revealed an official trailer for a Polish crime thriller titled Operation Hyacinth, also known as just Hyacinth, connected to the sad, true story of a secret mass operation of the Polish communist police in the 1980s to track homosexuals in Poland. Robert, a young policeman "out of principle", finds a serial gay killer. In the course of the investigation, he meets Arek. She decides to use him as an informant, not realizing how much this relationship will affect not only his work, but also his personal life. The main cast includes Tomasz Ziętek, Hubert Miłkowski, Marek Kalita, Tomasz Schuchardt, Sebastian Stankiewicz, Jacek Poniedziałek, Piotr Trojan, Agnieszka Suchora, Tomasz Włosok, Adrianna Chlebicka, and Mirosław Zbrojewicz. After premiering at the New Horizons Film Festival in Poland this summer, the film will be streaming on Netflix in October. This seems quite good - worth a look. Here's the...