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Man of Marble

1977Movie2 h 33 min

Drama
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes75%85%

A slow-burning, intriguing drama movie about history and politics, with standout direction and performances.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Story

A young Polish filmmaker sets out to find out what happened to Mateusz Birkut, a bricklayer who became a propaganda hero in the 1950s but later fell out of favor and disappeared.

Feels like

  • Polish Cinema
  • Political Drama
  • Historical Investigation
  • Social Critique
  • Authoritarianism
  • Non-Linear Narrative
  • Character Study
  • Filmmaking Theme
  • Human Resilience
  • Post-Stalinism

Cast

24 of 40

Crew

Directed by
Andrzej Wajda
Written by
Aleksander Ścibor-Rylski
Produced by
Barbara Pec-Ślesicka, Alina Klobukowska, Andrzej Smulski
Music by
Andrzej Korzyński

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Facts

February 25, 1977 · 2 h 33 min · Drama

Released
February 25, 1977
Runtime
2 h 33 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Polish
Made in
Poland
Available in
5 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Man of Marble?"

Questions about Man of Marble

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Man of Marble?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Man of Marble worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 75%).

Can I half-watch Man of Marble?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for complexity and 8 for non-linear narrative.

Is Man of Marble in English?

Polish

No, it was made in Polish.