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198593 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Historical Events

Remembrance

198593 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A street poll reveals that the memory of Nowa Huta has faded in the consciousness of many Poles since the events of 1949-1954.

Historical Events

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Kazimierz Karabasz

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A street poll reveals that the memory of Nowa Huta has faded in the consciousness of many Poles since the events of 1949-1954.

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Kazimierz Karabasz

Kazimierz Karabaszdirector

Kazimierz Karabasz

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Nowa Huta, a district in Poland, was a significant site of industrial development from 1949 to 1954. The filmmaker and his team search for the individuals who played key roles during this period, from the start of construction to the first production of pig iron. Through interviews and archival footage, the documentary reveals how the memory of Nowa Huta has faded in Polish society, despite its historical importance.

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