In the Jungle of Cities
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CURRENTLY CLOSED
Opened Jan 6, 2010
Closed Jan 17, 2010
Opened Jan 6, 2010
Closed Jan 17, 2010
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Running Time:
1hr. 20min.
1hr. 20min.
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In this exhilarating adaptation of Brecht's In the Jungle of Cities, Versus traces a figurative wrestling match that arises inexplicably between two men in the big city. With only four actors, rising Polish directing star Rychcik reinvents the epic clash with pop music and explosive choreography. Presented in Polish with English subtitles.
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