“The Big Animal” / dir. Jerzy Stuhr, screenplay by Krzysztof Kieślowski / feature film / 2000 / 73 min. / Poland

A poetic black-and-white story about the Sawicki couple, who unexpectedly take in a stray camel. Unfortunately, their fellow townspeople do not approve of this unusual situation. Determined to get rid of the animal at any cost, the townspeople begin organizing protests in front of the Sawickis’ home, and officials start demanding special fees and taxes. Will the couple succumb to the pressure of society?