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O-Bi, O-Ba: The End of Civilization

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Wikipedia article




'O-Bi, O-Ba: The End of Civilization' is a 1985 Polish post-apocalyptic drama film written and directed by Piotr Szulkin.

Starring Jerzy Stuhr and Krystyna Janda, the film takes place in a post-apocalyptic future where humans live in an isolated vault which is falling apart. Their only grain of hope lies in a vessel known as The Ark which is said to be on its way to rescue them; however the existence of The Ark is a myth planted by the main character, whose profession is to ensure that the morale is maintained.

Cast



* Jerzy Stuhr as Soft

* Krystyna Janda as Gea

* Mariusz Dmochowski as millionaire

* Kalina Jdrusik as millionaire's wife

* Marek Walczewski as Soft's boss

* Jan Nowicki as engineer

* Henryk Bista as chubby

* Leon Niemczyk as well kept

* Krzysztof Majchrzak as man in freezer

* Stanisaw Igar as craftsman

* Mariusz Benoit as doctor

* Wodzimierz Musia as Kraft

Release



The film premiered in Poland on 28 January 1985. It was shown at the Polish Film Festival in Gdynia where Andrzej Kowalczyk won the prize for Best Production Design for his work on the film. The Polish DVD was released in December 2003 as part of a box set with two other Szulkin films, 'The War of the Worlds: Next Century' and 'Ga-ga: Glory to the Heroes'.

Reception



Kim Newman found the movie to be a serious, respectful treatment of its subject. Newman, K. (2000) Apocalypse Movies. St Martin's Griffing p. 224

References




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