Cicha noc

The Christmas depicted in this film has something truly polish in it. I think it can be only understood by the East-Europeans, especially living in small communities. Emigrants who are living in between two countries - none of which is their true home. Broken families, alcohol addiction, tough siblings relations. The story where everyone has something to prove but yet, no one really can. Definitely worth watching, considering the fact that the film has few surprises as the story goes.

@deloudelouvain Who did not grow up in Poland will never truly understand and feel this movie. Especially an American person who has no idea how it feels to be a work immigrant in another country when people treat you as a 2nd grade person, how it feels to leave your family behind or how it feels for families to be alone.

Cicha noc paints a poignant and intimate portrait of family dynamics. The film follows a man named Adam, who returns home for the holidays after a long time away. What unfolds is a mix of warmth and tension, as old wounds and unresolved issues come to the surface during what's supposed to be a festive time. What I really loved about the film was its ability to blend humor with heartache. It captures those awkward family moments we all can relate to, whether it's the probing questions from relatives or the unspoken rivalries that simmer just below the surface. The cinematography is beautifully done, with cozy, atmospheric shots that make you feel right in the middle of this family's Christmas gathering. The performances are top-notch, especially from the lead actor, who brings a raw honesty to his role. You can feel his struggle, and it resonated with me on many levels. It's a film that embraces the bittersweet nature of family life, reminding us that while family can be a source of love and support, it also comes with its fair share of baggage.

It is a heartfelt exploration of the complexities of family gatherings. Good for a cozy night in when you want something that will make you laugh, reflect, and maybe even shed a tear.

Definitely worth watching for polish people as well as people from other countries and i'll tell you why. It perfectly depicts the reality of many families living in Eastern Europe. It's more of a drama than a comedy - a sad movie that shows many problems at once that often go together. The message was conveyed very well, with both acting and music. Written well. The comedy parts were mostly fun to watch cause of their "polishness" but they were often bittersweet which also added value to the movie. For the Polish people hating on it - you are insecure. Yes, the issues talked about in the film are not all that our country has to offer but they're a big part of it and we can't deny it.

"Poland shown in this movie is an ugly, dreary, dirty place, full of aggressive primitives, which gives no life prospects. Poles in "Silent Night" are depicted as complex, primitive (publicly disparaging about copulation), aggressive, greedy (peeing in public, because they do not want to spend a few zlotys on the toilet at a gas station), drunk (in drunken state walking through like zombies, public roads, eternally drinking vodka ), monsters torturing animals and wives, (the main hero rents an expensive car and convinces his family that this is his car), thieves, drunks. Several times the heroes of the film discuss the fact that Polish women are wild" Jan Bodakowski