Operation: Nation (Polish: Kryptonim: Polska) is a 2022 Polish comedy drama film directed by Piotr Kumik. It was released theatrically in Poland on 2 September 2022 before being released internationally on Netflix in 2023.
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| Polish | Kryptonim: Polska |
| Directed by | Piotr Kumik |
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| Cinematography | Piotr Śliskowski |
| Edited by | Jakub Tomaszewicz |
| Music by | Tomasz Rałowski |
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Running time | 97 minutes |
| Country | Poland |
| Language | Polish |
Premise edit
Staszek Sułkowski is a member of the Radical Youth Association, an inept far-right Neo-Nazi group in Białystok. Although he doesn't necessarily believe in the group's values, being a member gives him a sense of purpose and belonging. He meets Pola Ratajczyk, a left-wing activist, and they soon begin a forbidden-love affair.
Cast edit
- Maciej Musiałowski as Staszek Sułkowski
- Magdalena Maścianica as Pola Ratajczyk
- Borys Szyc as Roman
- Antoni Królikowski as Kajetan
- Cezary Pazura as Chief
- Piotr Cyrwus as Priest
- Karol Kadłubiec as Mieszko
- Mateusz Król as Brajan
- Karol Bernacki as Mariusz
- Aleksandra Justa as Staszek's mother
- Adam Cywka as Staszek's father
Production edit
The film was shot in Białystok and Saviour Square in Warsaw.[1][2][3]
Reception edit
The film was panned by critics. John Serba of Decider called the film "muddled" and noted that "its satire falls flat."[4] Barbara Shulgasser-Parker of Common Sense Media wrote, "The movie is as simplistic and moronic as its subjects who blame Jews, Blacks, gays, Muslims, and foreigners for all their woes... It's their utter unawareness of that stupidity that makes this such a tough slog. Cocaine- and alcohol-fueled antics fall flat, resulting in a supremely unfunny version of The Hangover."[5]
References edit
- ^ Wojtczuk, Michał (3 July 2021). "Tęczy na pl. Zbawiciela już nie ma. Tak będzie wyglądać w filmie". Gazeta Wyborcza (in Polish). Retrieved 21 November 2023.
- ^ Godziński, Bartosz (23 June 2021). "Borys Szyc zagra naziola w historii miłosnej między feministką a narodowcem". Rozrywka Spider's Web (in Polish). Retrieved 21 November 2023.
- ^ Ciasnowska, Magda (9 August 2022). "Kryptonim Polska. W sieci pojawił się zwiastun filmu. Akcja komedii o miłości narodowca i lewaczki osadzona jest w Białymstoku (wideo)". Białystok Nasze Miasto (in Polish). Retrieved 21 November 2023.
- ^ Serba, John (12 April 2023). "'Operation: Nation' Netflix Review: Stream It or Skip It?". Decider. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
- ^ "Operation: Nation Movie Review". Common Sense Media. Retrieved 21 November 2023.