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Wałesa: Man of Hope

20132h 7mAndrzej Wajda
IMDb 6.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 63%

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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.

DramaHistory
SolidarityRevolutionBiographyPolandNobel Peace PrizeLabor Union

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What is Wałesa: Man of Hope (2013) about?

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.

Who stars in Wałesa: Man of Hope?

Wałesa: Man of Hope stars Robert Więckiewicz (Lech Wałęsa), Agnieszka Grochowska (Danuta Wałęsa), Maria Rosaria Omaggio (Oriana Fallaci), Katarzyna Ankudowicz (Neighbor), Barbara Babilińska (Nurse). The film was directed by Andrzej Wajda.

How long is Wałesa: Man of Hope?

Wałesa: Man of Hope has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2013.

Is Wałesa: Man of Hope worth watching?

Wałesa: Man of Hope holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 63. Fans of Drama, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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