Plot Summary
“Filip” is set in 1943 and follows a young Polish Jew named Filip who escapes the Warsaw Ghetto massacre. Disguised as a French Gentile, he works as a waiter in a luxurious hotel in Frankfurt. Filip indulges in the pleasures of life, including romantic entanglements with local women, while secretly plotting revenge against the Nazis. As the war intensifies, the fragile world he has constructed begins to unravel, leading to a dramatic and emotional journey of survival and identity.
- Genre:
- War Drama
- Historical
- Drama
- Themes:
- Survival
- Identity
- Revenge
- Human Resilience
- Setting:
- Frankfurt, Germany during World War II
Cast and Crew
- Director: Michał Kwieciński
- Screenwriters: Michał Kwieciński, Michał Matejkiewicz
- Producers: Michał Kwieciński, others
- Main Cast:
- Eryk Kulm Jr. as Filip
- Victor Meutelet as Pierre
- Caroline Hartig as Lisa
- Zoë Straub as Blanka
- Gabriel Raab as Baumuller
- Sandra Drzymalska as Marlena
- Robert Więckiewicz as Staszek
Key Details
- Release Date: October 4, 2023
- Runtime: 1 hour 59 minutes
- Language: Polish
- Rating: R for explicit content and violence
Critical Reception
“Filip” has been praised for its intense and personal portrayal of a man’s struggle during the war. Eryk Kulm Jr.’s performance as Filip has been highlighted as a standout, with the film’s nuanced depiction of moral ambiguity and survival under dire circumstances receiving acclaim. The movie has also been noted for its strong supporting cast and the tension-filled atmosphere it creates.
Viewing Options
The film is currently available for streaming on Netflix.
