On March 1, we are releasing the film “August 1980: The Anatomy of Hope and Betrayal.”
This date is not accidental. Poland’s National Day of the “Cursed Soldiers” has long divided public opinion — not only because of differing historical assessments, but also because it is often used as a tool in contemporary political struggles. Recent history inevitably evokes emotions and sparks debate — and that is both natural and necessary in a living society. What we do not need, however, are oversimplifications and political spectacles that hinder dialogue. We need a substantive discussion, free from myths and simplifications — honest, sometimes painful, but ultimately conducive to mutual understanding. May this film serve as a contribution to such a conversation — about issues that matter to us and to the world around us.