Dignity (1984)
The year is 1981, a month before the imposition of martial law. At the "Metalpol" plant, where almost the entire Szostak family works, fierce and dramatic discussions and games are taking place. Karol Szostak, who is uncompromising but moderate in his actions, is elected chairman of the industry trade union. Solidarity members demand his dismissal. Despite the strike, declared at the behest of the region, Szostak, along with others, joins the work force. He is taken away in a wheelbarrow from the plant where he has worked for 46 years.
Director: Roman Wionczek
Release Date: October 20, 1984
Cast
- Jerzy Aleksander Braszka - Karol Szostak, przewodniczący Komisji Zakładowej Niezależnego Samorządnego Związku Zawodowego Metalowców w "Metalpolu"
- Halina Kossubudzka - Szostakowa
- Magdalena Celówna-Janikowska - Bożena Rzewińska, córka Szostaków
- Edward Sosna - Waldemar Rzewiński, zięć Szostaków
- Bogusław Sar - Jędrek Szostak, syn Szostaków
Language: Polski
Original Language: pl
More Films by Director: Roman Wionczek
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dignity about?
- The year is 1981, a month before the imposition of martial law. At the "Metalpol" plant, where almost the entire Szostak family works, fierce and dramatic discussions and games are taking place. Karol Szostak, who is uncompromising but moderate in his actions, is elected chairman of the industry trade union. Solidarity members demand his dismissal. Despite the strike, declared at the behest of the region, Szostak, along with others, joins the work force. He is taken away in a wheelbarrow from the plant where he has worked for 46 years.
- Who directed Dignity?
- Dignity was directed by Roman Wionczek.
- Who stars in Dignity?
- Dignity stars Jerzy Aleksander Braszka, Halina Kossubudzka, Magdalena Celówna-Janikowska, Edward Sosna, Bogusław Sar.