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  • Ashes And Diamonds (1958)
    Review preview for Ashes And Diamonds

    Ashes And Diamonds graphically illustrates how constant oppression can change the character of an entire nation.

    Jeff Robinson · 4 out of 5
    On the last day of World War Two, A group of Polish resistance fighters make a botched attempt to kill a Soviet commissar. As they wait to try again, one of them falls in love.
  • Danton (1983)
    The final historical drama that closes the bloody door on the French Revolution.
  • Katyn (2007)
    Review preview for Katyn

    While the film isn’t a complete success it’s still a powerful, heartfelt take on the cruelties of which people can be capable – and the courage and nobility they can display in their determination to find out the truth.

    Jeff Robson · 4 out of 5
    In the early days of World War Two, thousands of captured Polish officers are handed over to the Soviet authorities – and vanish.
  • Man Of Iron (1981)
    Review preview for Man Of Iron

    A crucial historical document, but also a great film.

    Jeff Robson · 4 out of 5
    At the height of the Solidarity movement, a Polish TV journalist is assigned by the government to undermine an independent trade union leader.

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