5.0 out of 5 stars
It covers a lot in under a half hour and doesn't have a dull moment, November 28, 2009
This review is from: Meska Sprawa (DVD)
A Man's Thing (Meska Sprawa) is a short 26-minute drama about an abused boy. Bartek has a few problems at school and his father thinks physically punishing him is the answer. He doesn't have it any better at school, as his soccer coach is a bit rough and pushy. His only solace is an old dog at the animal shelter that is scheduled to be put to sleep.
This movie lets us reflect on a tough issue. Is Bartek just a troublemaker kid or does his situation make him one? His mother looks the other way, his younger brother can't do anything to help, and the kids at school are a wild bunch too, leaving him nowhere to turn.
Meska Sprawa reminds me of Czesc Tereska for a few reasons. Both were made in 2001, are in black and white, and are strong drams that examine the darker side of life. Although both won a number of awards, A Man's Thing has the distinction of being nominated for an Oscar in 2002 in the Best Short Film category.
A Man's Thing, directed by Slawomir Fabicki, is a great short film and perfect for those who love dramas. It is an emotional story and quite sad, as many dramas are, but one that addresses an issue that affects many people. It covers a lot in under a half hour and doesn't have a dull moment.
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