Lucja i Jej Dzieci (2003) Poland
aka Lucy and her Children
http://www.filmpolski.pl/fp/index.php/521701
GoogleTrans wrote:Mark Pruchniewskiego Arts, one of the best contemporary Polish playwrights, written specifically for Television Theatre. Inspired by her reported in the press macabre history of infanticide. Shocking story grows here to the dimension of ancient tragedy. This spectacle is a directorial debut at the Theatre Television Slawomir Fabicki, creators of student etude "Man Thing" which was nominated for an Oscar in 2001 in the category of short film. Lucy and Ola brought up in an orphanage, were inseparable. Then their paths diverged: Ola lived in the city, found a job in a shop. Lucy met Jack, a boy from the village, and married him. They live together with him several years and their three children, "the farm" at Jack's parents. In-laws never accepted the "vagabond". This mother and wife do not reflect all Jacek earned money, is not his wife's parents and advised on various matters, humbly waiting for the day when it finally rewrite the ground. Although Lucy is working hard reproaches her mother-in every bite, every critical step. Had not she and "her" brats that drunk after work, her husband often did almost by force, despite the imploring her request, to all of them, and especially his beloved son, would live to feel better. Meanwhile, Lucy discovers with horror that she was pregnant again. Mother quickly guessed the truth. Forces on the daughter in law, to conceal this fact from the people and bandaged the growing belly. Lucy blamed for the sole blame for this "problem", not wanting to see this part of Jack. Encouraged by Ola, Lucy attempts to contact the lawyer who would lead her divorce case. She learns that her testimony is not enough. Certificates are needed obdukcjach, calling on the police witnesses. But who in the village willing to testify in favor of "foreign"? The day is coming solution. Mother in law takes birth. Half-conscious daughter in law says that the child was stillborn, but she just heard his cry. He can not even see the newborn. Oli, who will soon visit her in the countryside, Lucy did not dare look in his eyes. In the end says, what happened. Despairing voice adds that it is not the first time.
The topic doesn't sound like it'll be an easy one to watch and may not be FLM-worthy. Rich's link has sources - anyone want to verify this one?
