Thursday (short) (2023)
Release Year: 2023
Nation: Poland
Alternative Title: Czwartek
Director: Bren Cukier
Writer: Bren Cukier
Production & Genre
Keywords
Keywords: abortion, female frontal nudity, female full frontal nudity, female nudity, female rear nudity
Story
Maria, an actress living in Poland, has secretly planned to undergo a medical abortion alone at home on Thursday. She decides not to inform her boyfriend, family, and friends about her decision as they have been overwhelmingly supportive but ignorant of her actual feelings during her pregnancy. As Thursday arrives, Maria struggles with carrying out her plans while also dealing with the unexpected events that unfold throughout the day.
Summary
Thursday is a compelling short film directed by Bren Cukier, set in Poland and released in 2023. The film focuses on Maria, an actress who faces complex emotions and challenges surrounding her unplanned pregnancy. Focusing on a woman's right to choose and the societal pressures surrounding abortion, Thursday offers a nuanced portrayal of one woman's experience as she navigates her decision privately. Despite being a short film, it covers significant ground in exploring Maria's internal conflict, her relationships with loved ones, and the emotional weight of her choice.
