Bartkowiak (2021)
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”After his brother's death, an MMA fighter uncovers a shocking truth while running the family nightclub.”
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'Bartkowiak' is a Polish and Netflix original action movie that tells the story of an MMA fighter (played by Józef Pawłowski) who, after his brother's death in a car accident, takes over the family nightclub and discovers something disturbing. It's interesting to note the increasing presence of Netflix with Polish productions, largely due to a local investment policy by the Polish government. The cast, led by young director Daniel Markowicz, doesn't have a very famous career in the global industry, but is known in the local cinema of Poland. It's a movie with lots of action and can attract not only MMA fans, but also those looking for an intense story full of twists and turns.
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After his brother dies in a car crash, a disgraced MMA fighter takes over the family nightclub and soon learns his sibling's death wasn't an accident.
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