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Release Year1956
Runtime—
LanguagePolish
CertificationNR
Genres—
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DirectorMieczysław Waśkowski
WritersMieczysław Waśkowski
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast1 credited
Also Known AsSprawa Szymka Bielasa
About Sprawa Szymka Bielasa
At the time when Człowiek na torze [Man on the Track] was being made, the erosion of orthodox aesthetic canons began with the social and observational layers. This is exemplified by two works characteristic of this period: Braun's Lewanty [The Levant] and Ścibora-Rylski's Sprawa Szymka Bielasa [The Case of Szymek Bielas] (unproduced screenplay). This new trend is dominated by images of the everyday living conditions of workers, often bitter and gray, emphasizing the hardship of their daily existence. Adopting a documentary point of view, the authors introduce substantial fragments of unvarnished reality into literature.
Directed by Mieczysław Waśkowski, Sprawa Szymka Bielasa leans on a strong ensemble — Jerzy Antczak — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1956.
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