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.
Klemens Gniech
The original title is "Wałęsa. Człowiek z nadziei" (PL).
The film grossed $5.3M at the box office.
The runtime is 127 minutes (2h 7m).
The film was directed by Andrzej Wajda.
The screenplay was written by Janusz Głowacki.
The score was composed by Paweł Mykietyn.
Cinematography was handled by Paweł Edelman.
The film features a large ensemble cast of over 102 credited actors.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt2113820.
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Average
85 votes
Wałęsa. Człowiek z nadziei
Released
11
Italiano, Polski
Poland
$5,250,588
