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
Writers:
Janusz Glowacki
Awards:
3 wins & 6 nominations total
Production:
Andrzej Wajda
Country:
Poland
