The Solidarity Trilogy: “Man of marble”

The 24th KINOTEKA Polish Film Festival returns to London from 4 February to 29 March 2026, bringing a carefully curated programme of the finest contemporary and classic Polish films, documentaries, and special events to the city’s leading cinemas.

Organised by the Polish Cultural Institute in London, KINOTEKA is the perfect opportunity to discover (or rediscover) the very best of Polish cinema. Highlights include the powerful drama “Man of marble” (Człowiek z marmuru), among many other must-see titles. It is one of Andrzej Wajda’s landmark films tells the story of a filmmaker searching for the truth about a forgotten workers’ hero.

 Dir: Andrzej Wajda
Cast: Jerzy Radziwiłowicz, Krystyna Janda, Tadeusz Łomnicki
Year of Production: 1976
English subtitles

In the 1970s, young filmmaker Agnieszka investigates the life of a 1950s bricklayer and worker’s hero. When she learns that the facts behind his story were suppressed, she has to decide whether to pursue the truth or not. Man of Marble is a thought-provoking examination of the moral responsibility of an individual and art in challenging dominant ideology, censorship and oppressive authorities. It’s a powerful milestone in Polish cinema.

WHERE: BFI Southbank, Belvedere Road, London SE1 8XT

WHEN:

Screening 1: 16 Feb, 17:50
Screening 2: 01 Mar, 12:10

TICKETS: here

Joint ticket available with the screenings of Man of Iron and Man of Hope on Sunday 1 March. Tickets £28.50, concessions £22.50 (Members pay £3 less). Book in person at the box office or by phone on 020 7928 3232.

FULL PROGRAMME: kinoteka.org.uk

 

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