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O.N.C.

198016 minGdoc-short

For 35 years, Czesław Paczkowski has dedicated his holiday leaves to rebuilding Warsaw, honoring a scout pledge made in 1945.

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For 35 years, Czesław Paczkowski has dedicated his holiday leaves to rebuilding Warsaw, honoring a scout pledge made in 1945.

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Czesław Paczkowski stands in the heart of Warsaw, dedicating his holiday leaves to the city's reconstruction. For 35 years, he has committed himself to rebuilding the capital, driven by a scout pledge made in 1945 near the body of a fallen scout. This 16-minute documentary presents a portrait of Paczkowski, illustrating his steadfast character and moral ideals as he combines practical efforts with a deep sense of duty to his city.

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