In the Heart of the Machine

"In the Heart of the Machine" is a gripping drama that explores the humanity of prisoners working in a maximum security prison's machine shop. Set in 1978, the story follows Bohemy, a young prisoner who is given the chance to shorten his sentence by gathering a crew to double production at the Kremikovtsi plant. However, their work is disrupted when the Hatchet refuses to turn on his lathe due to a pigeon being stuck inside. The situation escalates as the Hatchet takes a hostage and demands that the pigeon be rescued, leading to a tense standoff between the prisoners and the guards. As the situation unfolds, the prisoners must confront their own humanity and the harsh realities of their lives in the heart of the machine.

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