Man of Marble
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Movie Reviews of Man of Marble
Movie Review: "Man of Marble" sparks fire against censorship/communism
Summary: 5 Stars
At a time when Poles became more and more frustrated with communist oppression, along comes Andrzej Wajda with MAN OF MARBLE. Not only does his film speak to a broad Polish audience, but it manages to mobilise them together in a fight for democracy that would last over a decade. The film itself is very entertaining and provides a story-within-a-story concept, following a young Polish student, Agneszka, and her struggles to complete her student film thesis. Incorporating some documentary stock footage, Wajda creates a solid piece of Polish cinema that reflects the real struggles and heritage of his fellow countrymen. Definitely a must for the world cinema enthusiast and Eastern European history buff. (Personally, I cannot wait to have Wajda's Man of Iron on DVD)Movie Review: Excellent story
Summary: 5 Stars
I still remember Birkut - the man who this movie is based around. The story is stunningly powerful. To me, it epitomizes the role the state plays in a socialist/communist setup. However, what I liked best about this movie, is the extensively detailed character portrait you can build of any one character in this movie.
Every single character, however small his/her role, displays distinct (and different) characteristics - which taken in part, or as a whole, display the life in Poland perfectly at the time this movie was shot.
It is a beautiful, wonderful piece of art.
Movie Review: Man of Marble
Summary: 5 Stars
One of Wajda's most politically daring films, "Marble" was censored upon release, yet it resonates with the same animus for corruption that ultimately drove the Soviets from power. Agnieszka's difficulties with a wary producer and the reluctance of her interview subjects to speak on-camera parallel the story of an idealized worker, movingly depicted by Radziwilowicz, banished for challenging Party authority. Employing a "Citizen Kane"-like story structure, Wajda cleverly satirizes both the filmmaking impulse as well as government distortions of truth.