hand2a7/10This marked my initial exposure to Wajda’s work, and it proved quite enjoyable. I found Cybulski's acting to be excellent, and the pub scene where he’s setting fire to vodka shots stood out; his portrayal in that moment …
CinemaSerf7/10It’s easy to imagine that May 8th, 1945 would have brought universal celebration in Poland after the defeat of Nazi Germany. However, this film shows something different: a complex mix of happiness and worry as those who…
badelf8/10The filmmaking itself has numerous strengths—the direction, cinematography, atmosphere, and rhythm are all well-handled. What stands out especially is the way everything combines to create an unsettling sense of confinem…