Janek/Bastard

Muriel Naim
2017-08-07

An exploration of the intricate relationship between a Christian and a Jewish boy in 1942 Poland.
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18 min

Krzysztof, an introverted 10 year old, faces his father's decision to hide a Jewish boy from a nearby village in the family's house. As the new boy prompts the father's attention, Krzysztof develops a flammable jealousy towards the other boy which reaches a dangerous peak and leads him to an irreversible act.