Gospel According to Harry (1994)
Release Year: 1994
Nation: Poland
Alternative Title: Desert Lunch, El evangelio segun Harry, Harry evangéliuma, Ewangelia według Harry'ego, Waiting for Halley's Comet
Director: Lech Majewski
Writer: Lech Majewski
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Filmcontract, Lech Majewski Enterprises, Propaganda Films
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Awards & Similar
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Story
The movie 'Gospel According to Harry' follows Karen and Wes, whose marriage is deteriorating like a sandcastle in the desert. Karen can no longer even make love to her husband due to the ubiquitous sand that has become symbolic of their disintegrating relationship. Harry, a tax collector who bears witness to this crumbling marriage, is an allegorical figure in this dramatic comedic tale set against the backdrop of a desert.
Summary
'Gospel According to Harry', directed by Lech Majewski and released in 1994, is a Polish film that blends comedy and drama with elements of allegory. Set in a desert landscape, it uses the ubiquitous sand as a metaphor for the disintegrating relationship between Karen and Wes. The story is centered around their marriage, which has begun to fall apart like a sandcastle under pressure. Harry, a tax collector, serves as both a witness to this marital disintegration and an allegorical figure in this poignant tale about the challenges of love and relationships.
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