Wroclaw, Poland – The film‌ “The Right Life,” directed by Hanna Nobis, ⁤offers a compelling portrait of 22-year-old Antek, a young man navigating a complex internal conflict shaped by ⁢his upbringing in a deeply religious and​ right-wing ⁤radical environment. Antek’s ⁣world is ⁢defined by strict Catholic doctrine and⁢ fervent nationalism, where premarital sex ⁤and⁣ homosexuality are considered taboo.

Active within a brotherhood‍ dedicated too prayer, demonstrations against LGBTQ+ rights and perceived “Islamization,” and survivalist training in the forests, Antek embodies ⁢a commitment to defending traditional values.However, the film reveals a duality in his life. By ‍day,​ he publicly ‌proclaims his beliefs, leading rosary prayers with a megaphone in‌ Wroclaw’s ‌market square,⁣ aiming to “save Christians from persecution and‌ Europe‌ from Islamization.” By ⁢night,‍ he‌ seeks ⁢release at techno ‌parties, engaging with young women.

Despite enjoying the leadership role he’s assuming within the brotherhood, Antek’s most meaningful ⁢influences are the women in his ​life. The film charts a pivotal shift when his first experience of profound love blossoms – not with a woman, ⁣but with a man. This realization begins⁢ to dismantle his previously rigid,homophobic worldview,leaving him torn between the constraints of his ‍family​ and social circle and the allure of a more open and accepting existence.

“The Right Life” is a nuanced exploration of ​identity, belonging, ⁣and the universal search for love, set against the backdrop ‌of contemporary Poland. It raises important questions about the power of personal experience to⁤ challenge deeply held beliefs and the courage required to forge one’s ⁤own path.