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The Scar

1976Movie1 h 46 min

66

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A bleak drama movie about politics and everyday modern life, with standout performances.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

When a political decision is made as to the location of a new large chemical factory, Stefan Bednarz is put in charge of it. This honest communist party man has to confront the local community opposing the construction.

Feels like

Political Drama
Socialist Realism Critique
Bureaucratic Satire
Moral Dilemma
Community Conflict
Cold War Era Cinema
Intellectual Dialogue
Atmospheric Tension
Czech New Wave Legacy

Crew

Directed by: Krzysztof Kieślowski
Written by: Krzysztof Kieślowski, Romuald Karaś
Produced by: Zbigniew Stanek
Music by: Stanisław Radwan

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Facts

December 6, 1976 · 1 h 46 min · Strong Language

Released: December 6, 1976
Runtime: 1 h 46 min
Content: Strong Language
Genres: Drama
Original language: Polish
Made in: Poland
Available in: 12 countries

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Where can I stream The Scar?

In the United States, The Scar streams on Criterion and FlixFling. You can rent or buy it from FlixFling. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is The Scar worth watching?

66

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.6).

Is The Scar plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching The Scar?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The Scar in English?

Polish

No, it was made in Polish.