Long before Jacek Kuroń became the icon of the Polish democratic opposition and 1 of the “fathers of Polish freedom”, he was a man of blood and bone, struggling with individual dramas in the shadow of historical transformations. Now, thanks to the movie "Our revolution. past of the Love of Grażyna and Jack Kuroni” directed by Piotr Domalewski, this intimate communicative will see the light of day. The network has just received the first expected photos from the plan, on which we can see Arkadiusz Jakubik in the title function and Magdalena Popławska as Grażyna Kuron. This is simply a foreshadowing of a moving journey into a time erstwhile love and the conflict for freedom became a dramatic whole, especially in the context of the upcoming 45th anniversary of the August Accords.
The film, which has the ambition to go beyond the framework of classical biography, focuses on the most hard period in Kuroni's life – the time of Jack's internment during martial law and the parallel illness of Grażyna. “The period of communism has shown that people can be banned from everything, but love cannot be forbidden. Love for the another individual and love for the idea. This is what our movie is about," explains the director, Piotr Domalewski, the creator of the award-winning “Silent Night”.
Arkadiusz Jakubik: Kuron “made for my size”
Becoming Jack Kuronia is undoubtedly 1 of the top acting challenges of fresh years. Arkadiusz Jakubik, known for his memorable roles, admits that he was greatly stressed until he entered the plan. “When we started the pictures – I gave up,” says the actor. His approach to the function is far from literal imitation. “I walked into Kuronia shoes, but they were made for my size. I'm not trying to imitate him or reproduce his characteristics. For me as an actor, the most crucial is the man and his emotions – the viewer follows”, explains Jakubik.
The actor emphasizes that his goal is not to give Jack Kuroni a memorial. Instead, Jakubik wants to show him as a man of blood and bone, with all his weaknesses and strength. “As a historical figure, the father of Polish freedom remains for me an authority and hero of my time”, he adds, which shows deep knowing and respect for the character being played, and at the same time the promise of an authentic human portrait.
Grażyna Kuroń: The Invisible Power of the Revolution
The function of Grażyna Kuroń, nicknamed fondly "Gajka", was entrusted to the talented Magdalena Popławska. The actor pays attention to the frequently underestimated function of women in times of opposition. "She did not compose past as clearly as he did, as many women of that time. They organized life in the shadows: sent packages to prisons, raised children, stood in queues, provided information, fought for their freedom. They did everything so that men could change history," Popławska emphasized.
Grażyna's position is crucial to knowing the full image of the conflict for freedom. It was her support, dedication, and love that allowed Jack Kuron to continue. Domalewski's movie has the chance to reconstruct the memory of these silent heroes, showing their integrity and influence on the destiny of Poland. Without the "Gajka" story, Jack Kuronia could go completely differently, which makes her character equally crucial to the narrative.
Jacek Kuroń: Icon of the conflict for freedom
Jacek Kuron is simply a character that does not request to be portrayed. Legend of the democratic opposition, repeatedly imprisoned for its activities. He was 1 of the founders of the Workers' Defence Committee (KOR) in 1976, and since 1980 as an advisor to Lech Walesa. Internated during the martial law, in 1989 he actively participated in talks of the circular Table, which paved the way for the systemic transformation of Poland. After the fall of communism, he became the first minister of labour in the 3rd Republic, which proves his undeniable influence on the form of the fresh Poland.
Kuron died in 2004, leaving behind the legacy of a steadfast social activist, politician and publicist whose ideas and dedication proceed to inspire. The movie “Our Revolution” is intended not only to remind us of his accomplishments, but besides to show the human dimension of heroism which he and his wife Grażyna experienced.
Year 2026: Anniversary of the NRA and more opposition films
The premiere of “Our Revolution” in 2026 coincides with an crucial anniversary – the 50th anniversary of June events in Radom and Ursus and the establishment of the Workers' Defence Committee. It's not the only movie to celebrate this historical moment. A documentary image will besides be sent to cinemas "Don't smoke committees"that will deepen the position for those times.
The paper will include interviews with people who have worked closely and were friends with Kuron, including Adam Michnik, Seweryn Blumsztajn, Helena Łuczywo, Anna Bikont, Ludwika Wujec, Andrzej Seweryn, Jan Rulewski and Adam Wajrak. They will be compiled with unique archival materials, including the communicative of Jack Kuronia himself and unpublished recordings by Marcel Łoziński and Jack Petrycki. This comprehensive approach to the subject will supply viewers with a fuller image of the era and its heroes.
The movie producer, Robert Kijak, emphasizes the importance of the support and trust of the Kuroni family, which is crucial to the project's authenticity. The Kuroni's daughter-in-law, Joanna Liszkiewicz-Kuroń, declares that the full household is eagerly waiting for the premiere. These upcoming productions are not only cinema, but besides an crucial lesson in history, which will let fresh generations to realize the price of freedom and sacrifice paid for it. This is an chance to see opposition icons in a fresh light, as people struggling with challenges but steadfast in the fight for a better Poland.
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