The formative years of a Polish man forms the backbone of the story in this fictional tale from director Andrzej Munk. His major character flaw is that he doesn't have any form of consciousness, leading him to feel alienated and alone in society. Early adulthood sees him fall in love, become accidentally embroiled in extreme right-wing politics, and eventually joining the army to impress a woman. The comedic escapades escalate to almost ridiculous levels when he arrives at the military frontlines only to discover he is too late to witness any fighting. A joyous, infectiously funny film, BAD LUCK is a triumphant example of 1960s-era Polish filmmaking.
