Walesa: Man of Hope

Name: Walesa: Man of Hope
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 2013-09-23
Rating: 3.2912
Cast: Robert Więckiewicz, Agnieszka Grochowska, Maria Rosaria Omaggio, Katarzyna Ankudowicz, Barbara Babilińska

Summary

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.

Details

Release Date: September 23, 2013

Runtime: 127 minutes

Genres: Drama, History

Original Language: PL

Rating: ⭐ 5.7/10 (79 votes)

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Walesa: Man of Hope
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.