The Noose

The Noose

1958 · 96 min · PL · 7.1 (45 votes)
Dir. Wojciech Has · Starring Gustaw Holoubek, Aleksandra Śląska, Teresa Szmigielówna, Tadeusz Fijewski, Stanisław Milski, Władysław Dewoyno · Music Tadeusz Baird
Drama

A day in the life of an alcoholic. With the help of his girlfriend Krysia, Kuba attempts to regain control of his life.

VIBE

A raw, unflinching look at the daily struggle with addiction. It feels heavy and suffocating, with moments of fragile hope constantly threatened by the pull of despair. A stark, character-driven drama.

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