Wałesa: Man of Hope (2013)
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.
Director: Andrzej Wajda
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 127 min
Release Date: September 23, 2013
Cast
- Robert Więckiewicz - Lech Wałęsa
- Agnieszka Grochowska - Danuta Wałęsa
- Maria Rosaria Omaggio - Oriana Fallaci
- Katarzyna Ankudowicz - Neighbor
- Barbara Babilińska - Nurse
- Mirosław Baka - Klemens Gniech
- Waldemar Barwiński - Bogdan Felski
- Iwona Bielska - Ilona
- Przemysław Bluszcz
- Wojciech Błach - Militiaman
Screenplay
- Janusz Głowacki (Screenplay)
Music: Paweł Mykietyn
Cinematography: Paweł Edelman
Editing: Milenia Fiedler, Grażyna Gradoń
Production: Akson Studio, Telewizja Polska, Narodowe Centrum Kultury, Telekomunikacja Polska, Canal+ Polska
Country: Poland
Language: Italiano, Polski
Box Office: $5M
Original Language: pl
Themes
Labor Unions and Strike Resistance, Colonialism and Independence Struggles, Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Grassroots Revolution and the Spark of Hope
Keywords
solidarity, revolution, biography, poland, nobel peace prize, labor union
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Wałesa: Man of Hope 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 directed Wałesa: Man of Hope?
- Wałesa: Man of Hope was directed by Andrzej Wajda.
- Who stars in Wałesa: Man of Hope?
- Wałesa: Man of Hope stars Robert Więckiewicz, Agnieszka Grochowska, Maria Rosaria Omaggio, Katarzyna Ankudowicz, Barbara Babilińska, Mirosław Baka.
- How long is Wałesa: Man of Hope?
- Wałesa: Man of Hope has a runtime of 2h 7m (127 minutes).
- What genre is Wałesa: Man of Hope?
- Wałesa: Man of Hope is a Drama, History film.
- How much did Wałesa: Man of Hope gross?
- Wałesa: Man of Hope grossed $5M worldwide.
- Where was Wałesa: Man of Hope produced?
- Wałesa: Man of Hope was produced in Poland.
- What are the themes of Wałesa: Man of Hope?
- The themes of Wałesa: Man of Hope include: Labor Unions and Strike Resistance, Colonialism and Independence Struggles, Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Grassroots Revolution and the Spark of Hope.