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Poland: A Nation under Stress
Poland: A Nation under Stress

Poland: A Nation under Stress

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In the run-up to parliamentary elections in mid-October, Polish filmmaker Marcin Wierzchowski travelled across his country to gauge the atmosphere in a society that is more divided than ever.

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Original Language

German

Runtime

60 mins

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Release Date

02 October 2023

Country

Germany

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