A factory foreman discovers (to his discontent) that his housewife secretly takes driving lessons in order to get a job and send their son to kindergarten.
Acting
Lidia Wysocka's deadpan defiance against Dymsza's comic tantrums.
Writing
Sharp dialogue weaponizing domestic comedy for social commentary.
Costume
Irena's driving-school transformation vs. her housewife aprons.

Director
Jan Fethke
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released during Poland's 'thaw' after Stalin's death, this sneaky satire of male breadwinner anxiety slipped past censors while Communist women's organizations championed it.
Director Jan Fethke was primarily a screenwriter for German cinema before returning to Poland; this rare directorial credit shows his Weimar-era comedy influences.
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