(2020) | Fierce

The 2020 Polish film (original title: Jak zostać gwiazdą ) is a musical drama that explores the high-stakes world of reality television through a deeply personal lens. Directed by Anna Wieczur-Bluszcz, the film balances the flashy artifice of singing competitions with a grounded story about family abandonment and the search for identity. Core Plot and Themes

: A real-life contestant from The Voice of Poland , Sawczuk provides her own impressive vocals for the role. Fierce (2020)

: Plays a social-media-obsessed juror who represents the shallowest aspects of the industry. The 2020 Polish film (original title: Jak zostać

The film features a mix of established Polish actors and real-life musical talent: : Plays a social-media-obsessed juror who represents the

: Portrays the "Simon Cowell-type" judge struggling with his past and a disillusioned career.

The story follows , nicknamed "Ostra" (Fierce), a talented but rebellious teenager who enters a popular talent show called Music Race . Her primary motivation isn't fame; rather, she aims to confront her estranged father, Olo , a former rock star and one of the show's judges who abandoned her 18 years prior. Key themes explored in the film include:

Critical reception of Fierce has been mixed. Some reviewers praise its emotional depth and high-quality musical performances, considering it one of the better Polish dramas available on Netflix . However, others criticize it for being "tonally askew," arguing that the satirical look at reality TV sometimes clashes with the serious family drama. On Rotten Tomatoes , audience reviews are polarized, with some calling it "visually delightful" while others find the script cliché. Review-Lite: Fierce (2020) - The Sardonic Romantic