1970

In the gripping docudrama "1970", director Kazimierz Świtała offers a chilling perspective on the 1970 Polish uprising, where protests over rising prices sparked a brutal crackdown by the communist government. Shot from the point of view of those in power, the film uses stop motion to bring the chaos and repression to life. Based on real events, including the infamous Gdańsk shipyard protests, "1970" sheds light on the darker side of Poland's history, revealing the state crimes and political repression that were perpetrated during this pivotal moment.