Ashes and Diamonds (1961)
Touched with the fire and rebellion of a new generation of Polish film makers
Storyline
A young academy soldier, Maciek Chelmicki, is ordered to shoot the secretary of the KW PPR. A coincidence causes him to kill someone else. Meeting face to face with his victim, he gets a shock. He faces the necessity of repeating the assassination. He meets Krystyna, a girl working as a barmaid in the restaurant of the "Monopol" hotel. His affection for her makes him even more aware of the senselessness of killing at the end of the war. Loyalty to the oath he took, and thus the obligation to obey the order, tips the scales.
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Movie Details
| Original title | Popiół i diament |
|---|---|
| Release date | May 29, 1961 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | world war ii, post world war ii, black and white, polish resistance, soviet military, post war, post-war poland |
FAQ
What is Ashes and Diamonds about?
A young academy soldier, Maciek Chelmicki, is ordered to shoot the secretary of the KW PPR. A coincidence causes him to kill someone else. Meeting face to face with his victim, he gets a shock. He faces the necessity of repeating the assassination. He meets Krystyna, a girl working as a barmaid in the restaurant of the "Monopol" hotel. His affection for her makes him even more aware of the senselessness of killing at the end of the war. Loyalty to the oath he took, and thus the obligation to obey the order, tips the scales.
When was Ashes and Diamonds released?
Ashes and Diamonds was released on May 29, 1961 (status: Released).
Who directed Ashes and Diamonds?
Andrzej Wajda directed Ashes and Diamonds.
What is the TMDB rating of Ashes and Diamonds?
Ashes and Diamonds has a TMDB rating of 7.4/10 from 290 votes.