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Director: Daniel Szczechura
Release date: 1963
Rating: ★★★
Review:

‘The Chair’ is another film subtly criticizing communist society as it was imposed on Poland at the time. Apart from the intro, the film is completely filmed from above, and features a conference.

At one point one of the conference leader’s chairs remains unoccupied, and members from the audience are invited to fill the spot. But the other audience members don’t allow each other to get to the stage, and the volunteers are hindered and blocked everywhere. Yet, one does make it, and is accepted due to his clever entrance.

The idea of ‘The Chair’ is as simple as it is well executed. Again, I am surprised the film got past the censors, as it clearly criticizes the oppressive system.

Watch ‘The Chair’ yourself and tell me what you think:

‘The Chair’ is available on the DVD-set ‘Anthology of Polish Animated Film’