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Divorce full movie 2024
Overview
“Divorce” is a Polish comedy-drama film that follows the story of Malgosia and Jacek, a couple who divorced 17 years ago but never finalized their separation in the eyes of the church. The film explores their absurd journey to obtain an ecclesiastical annulment so that Jacek can marry his fiancée, Monika.
Plot Summary
The narrative begins with Malgosia, a music instructor, and Jacek, who has moved on with his life but needs to clear his marital status for his upcoming wedding. After attending Jacek’s mother’s funeral, he asks Malgosia for help in getting their marriage annulled by the church. Initially thinking it would be a simple process, Malgosia soon discovers that the church requires extensive proof and justification for their divorce.
As they navigate through the bureaucratic challenges posed by the church officials, they are forced to confront their past relationship. They reminisce about their youthful marriage and the reasons behind their separation. Throughout this process, both characters experience personal growth while dealing with current family dynamics—Malgosia’s relationship with her husband Andrzej becomes strained as she spends more time with Jacek.
Divorce 2024 Polish movie review
The film humorously highlights the absurdity of religious bureaucracy as they attempt to manipulate the system to gain approval for their divorce. Ultimately, after several meetings and emotional revelations about their past, including Jacek’s heartfelt admission of immaturity at the time of their marriage, they finally receive approval from the church.
In the end, Jacek marries Monika with Malgosia and her family present at the ceremony, symbolizing closure for both characters as they move forward in their respective lives.
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