High-Quality Cow Feed

High-Quality Cow Feed

1976 · 20 min · Documentary

A satirical take on the issue of "sugran" – a new high-quality feed made from a mixture of dried fodder and whey. A satirical film directed against the squandering of social initiatives. Its critical tone led to a ban on its distribution. Ultimately, the film did not premiere until 1981.

Directed by Jerzy Ziarnik · Written by Jerzy Ziarnik

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