The 1983 Polish cult classic (Sexmission), directed by Juliusz Machulski, is a brilliant blend of science fiction and social satire. It explores a dystopian future where men have become extinct, leaving behind a strictly regulated matriarchal society. The Premise: The Great Hibernation
The story begins in . Two volunteers— Maks (a boisterous opportunist) and Albert (a serious scientist)—agree to be the first humans to undergo a hibernation experiment. Originally intended to last three years, the experiment goes horribly wrong when a global nuclear war breaks out shortly after they are frozen. The Awakening: A World Without Men
: Due to surface radiation, the surviving women live in a high-tech, underground city.
Maks and Albert wake up in the year , discovered by a group of female archaeologists. They soon learn the shocking truth:
They flee to the surface, expecting to die from radiation. Instead, they discover a shocking secret:
