Dignity
Godność
Synopsis
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.
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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
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roman Wionczek
- Original Title
- Godność
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roman Wionczek
Department Leadership Roster
Roman Wionczek
Director
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Polish cinema: Wikidata country-of-origin Poland, merged with the canon (Polish Film School, Moral Anxiety, Has, Zulawski, Kieslowski, Wajda, contemporary).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dignity
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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?
The principal cast of Dignity includes Jerzy Aleksander Braszka, Halina Kossubudzka, Magdalena Celówna-Janikowska, Edward Sosna, Bogusław Sar.
When was Dignity released and how long is it?
Dignity was released in 1984 with a total runtime of Unknown.