Description
Andrzej Monk's exploration of less conventional means of heroism
Andrzej Munk s heroic symphony , set during WWII, presents two sardonic tales of courage and valour which aim to demystify the archetypal image of heroism. The first movement focuses on a seemingly feckless and selfish man and his ironic route to finally taking up arms in the national struggle against the Nazis. The second movement is set in a POW camp whose Polish inmates cling to their hopes for an eventual escape, encouraged by the legendary escape of one of their number.
Both tales converge to create a blackly comic and perceptive satire; a provocative, powerful, and potent anti-war poem considered amongst the most subversive films of the period.
Presented in a brand new HD digital transfer.
Product details
| SKU | 5060114150409 |
| Alphabetical Title | Eroica |
| Aspect Ratio | 1.56:1 |
| Brand / Publisher | Second Run |
| Catalogue Number | SECONDRUN046 |
| Certificate | 12 |
| Colour | B & W |
| Director | Andrzej Munk |
| DVD Region | 2 |
| Extras | Short film: A Walk in in the Old Town of Warsaw (18 mins) <p></p> Booklet essay |
| Format | DVD |
| Language(s) | Polish |
| Running time | 81 mins |
| Size | No size |
| Sound | Original Mono (restored) |
| Subtitles | English |
| Year | 1958 |
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