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MAN OF MARBLE

Człowiek z marmuru

Directed by Andrzej Wajda
Poland, 1977
Drama, History
  • 154154 minutes

Synopsis

Young director Agnieszka sets out to make a film about Mateusz Birkut, a Polish bricklayer who became a symbol of national prosperity during the 1950s. Searching for the truth behind the downfall of a socialist hero, Agnieszka looks beyond official narratives and ventures into uncharted territory.

Synopsis

Young director Agnieszka sets out to make a film about Mateusz Birkut, a Polish bricklayer who became a symbol of national prosperity during the 1950s. Searching for the truth behind the downfall of a socialist hero, Agnieszka looks beyond official narratives and ventures into uncharted territory.