Kill It and Leave This Town is a Polish animated movie directed by Mariusz Wilczynski. The movie is a personal and introspective account of the director's life experiences and the loss of his loved ones. The film is a mix of realistic and surrealistic elements, and the animation features both hand-drawn and 3D techniques.
The protagonist of the movie is a middle-aged man named Mariusz who has recently lost his parents and his best friend. Overwhelmed by grief and despair, Mariusz withdraws into his memories, seeking refuge in a dreamlike world where time stands still and his loved ones are still alive. In this world, Mariusz travels through different parts of his hometown, encountering people and places from his past.
As Mariusz navigates this surreal landscape, he comes into contact with a range of bizarre and fantastical characters, some of whom help him to process his grief, while others challenge him to confront his innermost fears and desires. Throughout these encounters, the movie explores themes of loss, memory, nostalgia, and the importance of finding meaning and purpose in life.
Kill It and Leave This Town is a haunting and beautiful film that blends elements of memoir, fantasy, and surrealist art. With its striking visual style and deeply personal subject matter, it is a movie that resonates with viewers on a profound emotional level, and offers a powerful meditation on the human experience of loss and grief.
