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Poznań 56 (1996)

Movie ★ 6.3 106 min

The film depicts the momentous and tragic history of the Poznan uprising of 1956. The memory of the director, who was a nine-year-old boy at the time, is the only canvass of the script. The main characters of the black-and-white film are two boys aged ten and twelve. From their perspective, the viewer follows the development of events. From the depths of the gates, through the rails of fences and cluttered backyards, through the eyes of the children we watch the street riots. The film, without action in the literal sense of the word, was made using a reportage technique that perfectly captures the spontaneity of the Poznan uprising. Among other things, the author of the picture depicts the adventures of a young worker Zenek, who becomes the unwitting leader of the protest, and five professors, who by chance find themselves in the very center of events.

Filip Bajon Writer Filip Bajon Director Andrzej Górny Writer

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Released
November 28, 1996
Runtime
106 min
IMDb
tt0117810
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Frequently asked questions

What is Poznań 56 about?
The film depicts the momentous and tragic history of the Poznan uprising of 1956. The memory of the director, who was a nine-year-old boy at the time, is the only canvass of the script. The main characters of the black-and-white film are two boys aged ten and twelve. From their perspective, the viewer follows the development of events. From the depths of the gates, through the rails of fences and cluttered backyards, through the eyes of the children we watch the street riots. The film, without action in the literal sense of the word, was made using a reportage technique that perfectly captures the spontaneity of the Poznan uprising. Among other things, the author of the picture depicts the adventures of a young worker Zenek, who becomes the unwitting leader of the protest, and five professors, who by chance find themselves in the very center of events.
Who directed Poznań 56?
Poznań 56 was directed by Filip Bajon.
Who stars in Poznań 56?
Poznań 56 stars Michał Żebrowski, Tadeusz Szymków, Mateusz Hornung, Arkadiusz Walkowiak.
When was Poznań 56 released?
Poznań 56 is a 1996 drama film.
Where can I watch Poznań 56?
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