Polonium

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

New Polish films spark debate over youth culture


Two new films from Poland, which have won awards at international festivals, deal with teenage prostitution and examine the country's morality in a post-communist society.

The film "Piggies" by acclaimed director Robert Glinski comes to Polish theaters this month. It's about Polish call boys who ply their trade across the border in Germany. Meanwhile, Katarzyna Rosloniec's "Mall Girls" tells the story of young shoppers who will stop at nothing to get their hands on desirable fashion items.

The two productions have sparked a debate on the moral fiber of modern young Poles.

Read more:http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,5101067,00.html