The Curse
2020-11-18 · 8 min · Not rated
A destructive and post-apocalyptic vision of our world, standing out from our other productions, with a strong impact thanks to futuristic music and bright colors. This short story shows how two seemingly unrelated beings have a huge impact on each other's lives. In its message, the production draws attention primarily to how carelessness of one person can mean suffering for another.
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- Directors
- Piotr Kabat
- Production companies
- Studio Filmów Rysunkowych
- Countries
- Poland
- Status
- Released
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