Edi (2002)
The film tells a story of two scrap pickers - the title hero Edi and his friend Jureczek. Edi is wrongly accused of having raped the girl whose brothers have got the control over one of the city areas. Edi is severely punished for that but he accepts his fate taking care of the girl's child.
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A Brilliant Conflict
Entertaining from beginning to end, it maintains the spirit of the franchise while establishing it's own seal with a fun cast
Yes, absolutely, there is fun to be had, as well as many, many things to go boom, all amid an atmospheric urban jungle.
"Edi" has lost a lot thanks to the medial attention given to it. The viewers of the film that are watching it today expect no-one-knows-what while they are just going to get a film about the simplicity of life. That's it and that's a lot.A story about a homeless philosopher - that sound like an idea for a problematical story filled with a lot of cynical opinions about the feeling of guilt. And somehow Piotr Trzaskalski managed to make a film both simple and wise, without being to pretentious. It isn't important that Henryk Gołębiewski starring in the leading role is sometimes a bit overwhelmed by the outstanding supporting performance by Jacek Braciak. It isn't important that the main character's quotes sound a bit fake. "Edi" gives a feeling that the film is honest, sincere and quite unusual for the Polish cinema. It is "artistic" but not pretentious and absolutely understandable. It is situated in one of the saddest surroundings but is not filled with depression. Even the criminals aren't presented as tough gangsters, but as little wise guys which is more closer to the truth about Polish criminal world. And whatsmore the film is optimistic and without a fakely glued happy end.
This is a film which truly touches the heart and mind. One man's life which has an impact on all around him. His patience for his best friend, his forgiveness for family and enemies, his love for someone elses child. This is not Hollywood but real life. Our eyes are definitely opened and we realise that we too can give to others and not expect in return. On the technical side, the photography and music are beautiful, and the acting unpretentious. In my humble opinion, it should without a doubt be nominated for an Oscar, and also go a step further and collect the golden gentleman. Unfortunately, with Italian (Pinnochio), French (8 Women) and other heavyweights, it stands little chance. There is always, however, a light at the end of the tunnel. Pozdrawiam.
Great and extraordinary film!Shows the boredom, reality and dreams of people, like Edi.This film made me change my way of living - money is not all we need..Don't you think? Very touchable story, fairy tale about our world full of creed, haste but also feelings.
That's a refreshing break after other, action-packed or over-sentimental productions. Moreover, it'll probably come through to audiences abroad (I hope so). Edi and other scrap pickers are the very bottom of the society, yet they try to live their lives all the same; and as the movie goes on, they impress viewers more and more, though certainly they are not innocent. And one more thing: there are books here that play an important role in the main character's life - something I haven't seen for ages. The director admitted he used a buddhist story as a foundation for the plot and that only adds up to its universality. I recommend it strongly, regardless whether it will get the Oscar nomination or not.