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Glitter (Brokat) is a series starring Magdalena Poplawska and Wiktoria Filus. It is directed by Anna Kazejak, Julia Kolberger, Marek Lechki and Rafal Skalski.

Ten 30 minute episodes that stand out for the well elaborated retro aesthetics.

The year is 1976, in Sopot (Poland), three resolute women face the social and political norms and customs in pursuit of their independence and freedom – financially, sexually and romantically.

About the Series

Through the multiple narratives, the characters in the series offer us a portrait of life in Poland in the 1970’s where the traditional culture meets new trends.

This unavoidably covers the taboo subject this series seemingly revolves around: sex. Also a means to land well paid jobs.

A depiction of an era that counts on a very elaborate production and is well worth watching, particularly, for its good reconstruction of an epoch and the good atmospherics. With good photography, scenography, and performances.

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