The Solidarity Trilogy

Man of Marble

Człowiek z marmuru

One of Andrzej Wajda’s landmark films tells the story of a filmmaker searching for the truth about a forgotten workers’ hero.

  • Director

    Andrzej Wajda

  • With

    Jerzy Radziwiłowicz, Krystyna Janda, Tadeusz Łomnicki

  • Poland 1976. 161min

  • Digital (restoration)

  • Certificate

    U

  • 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.

Restored by Yakumama.

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.