In the 1970s, young filmmaker Agnieszka investigates the life of a 1950s bricklayer and worker’s hero. When she learns that the facts behind his story were suppressed, she has to decide whether to pursue the truth or not. Man of Marble is a thought-provoking examination of the moral responsibility of an individual and art in challenging dominant ideology, censorship and oppressive authorities. It’s a powerful milestone in Polish cinema.
Wajda at 100
An all-encompassing retrospective to celebrate the legendary auteur, 100 years after his birth. From the beginning of his career, with his revered war trilogy, director Andrzej Wajda established himself as a singular voice in Polish and world cinema.
Director Andrzej Wajda
Year 1976
Duration
2h 33m
Language Polish with English subtitles
Cast Jerzy Radziwiłowicz, Krystyna Janda, Tadeusz Łomnicki