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Gierek (2022)
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Genre: Biography, Drama
Country: Poland
Duration: 140 min.
Story:
A film about a man with a breakthrough history of Poland in the background. Edward Gierek is one of the most important figures of the 20th century in the collective memory of Polish people.
Style:
serious, captivating, dramatic, art film, historical drama, costume drama, period drama
Plot:
politics, biopic, polish history, love, relationships, family relations, politician, couples, society, husband wife relationship, famous, political leader, polish, family drama, behind the scenes, leadership, family secret, rise and fall, cold war era, nostalgia, famous people, family secrets
Time:
70s, 80s
Place:
poland, warsaw poland
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Story:
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Story:
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Story:
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Story:
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