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198013 minPGdoc-short

4.7/ 10(35 ratings)• TMDB

Cold War Historical Events

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Railway Station

198013 minPGdoc-short

4.7/ 10(35 ratings)• TMDB

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Thirteen minutes capture the lives of people at Warsaw's Central Railway Station, where some wait for others who may never arrive.

Cold War Historical Events

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Gareth Gwenlan

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Thirteen minutes capture the lives of people at Warsaw's Central Railway Station, where some wait for others who may never arrive.

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Warsaw's Central Railway Station is a backdrop for various scenes of human connection and solitude. Passengers wait for trains, some asleep, while others scan the crowd for familiar faces. Set in 1980, the film reflects the atmosphere of Poland during a time of strikes and unrest, hinting at themes of travel, surveillance, and the uncertainty of arrival.

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See the human stories at Warsaw's Central Railway Station.
Find out how the film connects to Gdansk's worker strikes.
Meet individuals caught in a moment of waiting and searching.

Did You Know

The film was released in 1980, a significant year for Poland's labor movement.
The documentary has a runtime of 13 minutes.
Gdansk is mentioned, linking the film to the worker strikes of the era.
The film includes themes of espionage and surveillance relevant to the Cold War.

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Cold War historyPolish cinemaUrban life studies

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What is the duration of the documentary Railway Station?

The duration of Railway Station is 13 minutes.

In what year was the documentary Railway Station released?

Railway Station was released in 1980.

What city is the focus of the documentary Railway Station?

The focus of the documentary is Warsaw.

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