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Wałesa: Man of Hope

Wałesa: Man of Hope

2013 · 127 min · PL · 5.7 (87 votes)
Dir. Andrzej Wajda · Starring Robert Więckiewicz, Agnieszka Grochowska, Maria Rosaria Omaggio, Katarzyna Ankudowicz, Barbara Babilińska, Mirosław Baka · Music Paweł Mykietyn
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How was it possible that a single man influenced contemporary world so significantly? This film is an attempt to capture the phenomenon of a common man’s metamorphosis into a charismatic leader — an attempt to see how a Gdansk shipyard electrician fighting for workers’ rights awakened a hidden desire for freedom in millions of people.

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A sweeping, epic portrayal of a man's journey from electrician to revolutionary leader. It's a gritty, inspiring look at the fight for freedom and the power of collective hope against overwhelming odds.

inspiringgrittyhopefulepicsteadyhistorical dramabiographical epicpolitical thrillerfreedomrevolutionleadershipsolidarity
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