"Drużyna AA" (translated as "Team AA") is a 2024 Polish drama directed by Daniel Jaroszek. The film combines elements of comedy and action to tell a compelling story of camaraderie and personal struggle.
Plot Summary:
The narrative follows four cross-addicted anonymous alcoholics—Leszek, Wiola, Dominik, and Karolina—who, in a desperate bid to save their therapeutic center, embark on a risky mission to smuggle two tankers of spirit across Poland. For their safety, they kidnap their therapist, Wojtek, to accompany them on this perilous journey. Complications arise when a customs officer, Klementyna, who is not entirely who she seems, begins to trail them, leading to a series of unexpected events that test their resolve and commitment to sobriety.
Themes:
Addiction and Recovery: The film delves into the challenges of overcoming addiction and the lengths individuals will go to support their recovery journey.
Friendship and Solidarity: It highlights the importance of mutual support and camaraderie in facing personal demons and societal obstacles.
Moral Ambiguity: The narrative explores the ethical dilemmas encountered when unlawful actions are taken for seemingly righteous causes.
Reviews:
The film has received mixed reviews, with an IMDb rating of 5.5/10 based on 76 user ratings. Critics have noted the film's unique visual style and its blend of humor with serious themes.
Production Companies:
Next Film
TVN
Warner Bros. Discovery
Polski Instytut Sztuki Filmowej
Distribution:
Poland: The film was released in Polish cinemas on September 20, 2024, distributed by Next Film.
International: In Ireland and the UK, the film was released on September 27, 2024, with distribution handled by Magnetes Pictures.
Link IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31030671/
About movie: https://magnetespictures.com/?page_id=26
Link to watch: https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/druzyna-aa (UK), https://www.justwatch.com/pl/film/dryzyna-aa (Poland)
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