Review of Ashes and Diamonds (1958) by Art S — 13 Nov 2011
Zbigniew Cybulski stars as a young guy who survived the Warsaw Uprising (featured in Kanal) and now, as the war ends, is fighting for the nationalists in Poland (still referring to themselves as the resistance) as the communists take over.
Wajda is even-handed in providing depth/emotional experiences to Poles on both sides of the conflict, even as it is clear that Cybulski is the star. He stands for the confusion, ambivalence, and absurdity felt by the generation who saw their future spoiled by war.
Beautifully shot in an old hotel.
This review of Ashes and Diamonds (1958) was written by Art S on 13 Nov 2011.
Ashes and Diamonds has generally received very positive reviews.
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