A Bar at Victoria Station

Overview

Unemployed thirty-year-olds Mark and Piotek, unlike their resigned neighbours, resist their fate and move to London for a job. A confidential camera follows their journey from their hometown to the city, where they find no work and end up on the streets. Despite this, they persist in responding to job ads, seeking food, feeling homesick, and dreaming of owning a small bar. The documentary, reminiscent of Ken Loach’s films, captures their resilience and the social challenges of a changing Europe.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

April 24, 2004

Original language

Polish

Spoken languages

Polish

Countries

Poland

Director

Leszek Dawid

Writer

Leszek Dawid

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0419477