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Eastern European Movies Drama$post_idHistorical Movies Man of Iron
1981
Man of Iron
Original titleCzlowiek z zelaza
Man of Iron
is a 1981 film directed by Andrzej Wajda. It depicts the Solidarity labour movement and its first success in persuading the Polish government to recognize the workers’ right to an independent union.
The film continues the story of Maciej Tomczyk, the son of Mateusz Birkut, the protagonist of Wajda’s earlier film, Man of Marble. Here, Maciej is a young worker involved in the anti-Communist labour movement, described as “the man who started the Gdańsk Shipyard strike”, and a journalist working for the Communist regime’s radio station, who is given a task of slandering Maciej. The young man is clearly intended as a parallel to Lech Wałęsa (who appears as himself in the movie).
Man of Iron clarifies the ending of Man of Marble, which left the death of Mateusz Birkut ambiguous. Man of Iron explicitly states that Mateusz was killed in clashes at the shipyards in 1970.
The film was made during the brief thaw in Communist censorship that appeared between the formation of Solidarity in August 1980 and its suppression in December 1981, and as such it is remarkably critical of the Communist regime. Because of this it was banned in 1981 by the Polish government.[2] The film won the Palme d’Or and the Prize of the Ecumenical Jury at the 1981 Cannes Film Festival. It was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
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Przesłuchanie Interrogation 
Dreszcze Shivers 
Žert The Joke 
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Popiól i diament Ashes and Diamonds 
Diabeł The Devil 
křivánci na niti Larks on a String 
Otac na službenom putu When Father Was Away on Business 
Dečko koji obećava The Promising Boy 
Krótki dzień pracy Short Working Day 
Hydrozagadka Hydro-puzzle 
Salto Jump 
Smierc prezydenta Death of a President 
Sedmikrásky Daisies 
Prawo i pięść The Law and the Fist 
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At Eastern European Movies, you're invited to immerse yourself in the captivating world of Man of Iron (Czlowiek z zelaza), a cinematic journey hailing from Poland. Released in 1981, this film is a quintessential piece of Drama and Historical Movies, deftly crafted by the renowned director Andrzej Wajda, and brought to life through the compelling performances of a skilled cast, including Jerzy Radziwilowicz, Krystyna Janda and Marian Opania.
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Exploring the nuances of Poland's society and culture, Man of Iron offers a narrative that is both engaging and thought-provoking. Whether you're a native speaker looking to revisit the classics of your homeland or a student of the language and culture seeking a deeper understanding, this film presents an opportunity to do so through the compelling medium of cinema.
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