UW Cinematheque: Masterpieces of Polish Cinema
Man of Iron (Czlowiek Z Zelaza) | Poland | 1981 | DCP | 153 min. | Polish with English subtitles Director: Andrzej Wajda
Event Details
Date
Friday, April 24, 2015
Time
7 p.m.
Location
4070 Vilas Hall
Description
Cast: Jerzy Radziwilowicz, Krystyna Janda, Lech Walesa
Wajda traces the history of the solidarity movement in Poland by following the fictional rise of a labor leader (Radziwilowicz) through the eyes of an alcoholic radio journalist. Providing the story with great authenticity, Wajda weaves in actual footage of strikes and demonstrations led by Walesa, who also appears as himself at the wedding of the hero.
Wajda traces the history of the solidarity movement in Poland by following the fictional rise of a labor leader (Radziwilowicz) through the eyes of an alcoholic radio journalist. Providing the story with great authenticity, Wajda weaves in actual footage of strikes and demonstrations led by Walesa, who also appears as himself at the wedding of the hero.
Cost
Free
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