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Mug

2018, Movie, 1h 31min

After fun-loving metalhead Jacek is disfigured in an accident at work, he becomes the first person in Poland to receive a face transplant. This leads to his status as a media spectacle and martyr, all while battling ensuing identity issues as a consequence.

Country: Poland

Director:

Małgorzata Szumowska

Cast:

Krzysztof Czeczot,

Mateusz Kościukiewicz,

Dobromir Dymecki,

Iwona Bielska

Reviews

Critic Peter Bradshaw

rated

Mug is a strange, engaging film – well and potently acted and directed, a drama that puts you inside its extended community with a mix of robust realism and a streak of fantasy comedy.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Helena Lindblad

rated

...ett vasst, symbolladdat och överraskande roligt drama.

Read full review at Dagens Nyheter

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In a small Polish town, a charismatic metalhead named Jacek works on the construction site of a giant Jesus statue, living life to the fullest with his girlfriend and their dog. But when a horrific accident leaves him disfigured, he becomes the first person in Poland to receive a face transplant. As he navigates his new life, Jacek struggles with identity issues while his countrymen celebrate him as a national hero and martyr. meanwhile, the statue of Jesus continues to grow taller. A dark comedy-drama that delves into the human condition and the absurdity of life.

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