Miss Poland 85 in the Palace of Culture and Science
Emotions run high about this beauty contest in the Soviet bloc. There are hints of scandal, favouritism, walk-outs and secret trysts. It's Magda's last chance - next year she'll be too old to compete. Her mother borrowed from the factory to pay for the dresses and the hotel bill. If she gets to the final she stands a chance of winning a VW Golf Turbo - beyond the dreams of most Poles. Sylvia put off her marriage to enter the contest. But she's broken the rules. Will she be allowed to join the 25 finalists?
A sad, funny and very artful film
(DAILY MAIL)
Directed by Witold Starecki , who only makes masterpieces (THE GUARDIAN) Director WITOLD STARECKI
Series editor EDWARD MIRZOEFF
(First broadcast as Forty Minutes)