Walesa. Man of Hope

Venice 2013
Out of Competition
Toronto 2013
Official Selection

Walesa. Man of Hope

A Film by Andrzej Wajda

2013 - Poland - Drama - DCP - 2.35 - 118 min.

with Robert Wieckiewicz , Agnieszka Grochowska & Maria Rosaria Omaggio

Language: Polish
Produced by Michal Kwiecinski

The New Europe has its beginnings in Gdansk! “Wałęsa. Man of Hope” is a story of a contemporary hero – Lech Wałęsa.

In Collection:
Venice 2013
Out of Competition
Toronto 2013
Official Selection

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