Workers '71: Nothing About Us Without Us
Originally released in 1972. Workers '71: Nothing About Us Without Us is a documentary film. directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski. At just 47 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Robotnicy - Nic o nas bez nas tells a story about Gdańsk Shipyard and its workers after so called Grudzień 1970 (1970 protests). After those events Edward Gierek replaced Władysław Gomułka as party first secretary and promised redical change in style and methods of ruling. Kieślowski shows the skepticism of workers and their attitude to party members. He also pictures conflicts inside the party (PZPR) and usual work in shipyard. The political criticism of this movie made it a target of censorship – it was suspended and cut against the will of director.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1972
54 years ago
Runtime
0h 47m
47 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
PL
Original language
Country
Poland
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PL
Production Companies
- Wytwórnia Filmów Dokumentalnych
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Workers '71: Nothing About Us Without Us about?
Robotnicy - Nic o nas bez nas tells a story about Gdańsk Shipyard and its workers after so called Grudzień 1970 (1970 protests). After those events Edward Gierek replaced Władysław Gomułka as ...
Who directed Workers '71: Nothing About Us Without Us?
Workers '71: Nothing About Us Without Us was directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski.
How long is Workers '71: Nothing About Us Without Us?
Workers '71: Nothing About Us Without Us has a runtime of 0 hours and 47 minutes (47 minutes total).
When was Workers '71: Nothing About Us Without Us released?
Workers '71: Nothing About Us Without Us was released on January 1, 1972 in theaters.