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Deep Dive: The Ugliest Car (2017)

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The Ugliest Car
In 'The Ugliest Car', the story focuses on Wartburg, a vintage car over 50 years old, still driven by Bogdan, a 70-year-old man. He takes his elderly mother back to the German factory where she was forced to work during World War II. This trip spans from Majdanpek to Germany and serves as a reflection on their shared history. The film captures the emotional weight of their memories and the bond between mother and son. It combines humor and history as they navigate both the physical landscape and their emotional experiences, presenting a unique road movie format.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Bogdan and his 70-year-old Wartburg car.
  • •See the emotional return to a WWII factory in Germany.
  • •Find out about the mother-son bond during their trip.

Did You Know

•The film features a 50-year-old Wartburg car.
•Bogdan is 70 years old and takes his mother on the trip.
•The documentary has a runtime of 47 minutes.
•The production country is Poland.

Perfect For

Vintage car enthusiastsWorld War II history buffsRoad movie fans