1970
โ 7.7 ยท 2021 ยท 71m ยท Documentary ยท Animation ยท History
Poland, 1970. When popular protests erupt in the streets due to rising prices, the communist government organizes a crisis team. Soon after, the police use their truncheons and then their firearms. The story of a rebellion from the point of view of the oppressors.
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