Man of Iron

Set against the backdrop of the Solidarity movement in Poland, this film follows a journalist tasked with discrediting a shipyard worker who has become a symbol of resistance. As the journalist delves deeper, he becomes entangled in the worker’s life and the broader struggle for freedom. Directed by Andrzej Wajda, the film features compelling performances by stars such as Jerzy Radziwiłowicz and Krystyna Janda. It won the Palme d’Or at the 1981 Cannes Film Festival, highlighting its critical acclaim. The movie can be viewed on Soap2day for free.