Contemplate Polish history and heroes with WFDiF's biography 'Pilecki's report'. The movie is based on the true story of the title character - Capitan Witold Pilecki - Polish World Warll cavalry officer, resistance leader and concentration camp survivor. Film director, Leszek Wosiewicz put together all the pieces of that horrifying story with precision and created a shockingly decent movie. In my view 'Pilecki's report' is one of a few films Polish people don't have to be embarrassed for.
The plot revolves around the brutal interrogation of Witold Pilecki after he got arrested by the communist authorities for allegedly spying for the Allies and betraying his country. There are also lots of flashbacks to his time in Auschwitz where he was writing his famous report. As Pileck's story is well-known, it won't be a spoiler to mention that he was sentenced to death for his so-called crimes, leaving his wife and two kids behind, which was a very moving, strong ending of the film
The movie is flawlessly cast, not only the main actors, but every single tiny role is mastered as well. What truly catches the eye ,however, is the bizzare camera movement throughout the entire film. Unlike many Polish films, this one dosn't look like it suffered from budget cuts and lack of engagement which is a real asset. The climate of Poland at that time is realistically painted too.
"Pilecki's report" isn't necessarily the kind of a move that would be perfect for movie nights with friends, it is, however, very valuable and commemorates the real hero of Poland. I wouldn't recommend it for a younger audience because of quite gorry scenes and plent of violence, but it is a must-watch for older, mature cinema fans.
The plot revolves around the brutal interrogation of Witold Pilecki after he got arrested by the communist authorities for allegedly spying for the Allies and betraying his country. There are also lots of flashbacks to his time in Auschwitz where he was writing his famous report. As Pileck's story is well-known, it won't be a spoiler to mention that he was sentenced to death for his so-called crimes, leaving his wife and two kids behind, which was a very moving, strong ending of the film
The movie is flawlessly cast, not only the main actors, but every single tiny role is mastered as well. What truly catches the eye ,however, is the bizzare camera movement throughout the entire film. Unlike many Polish films, this one dosn't look like it suffered from budget cuts and lack of engagement which is a real asset. The climate of Poland at that time is realistically painted too.
"Pilecki's report" isn't necessarily the kind of a move that would be perfect for movie nights with friends, it is, however, very valuable and commemorates the real hero of Poland. I wouldn't recommend it for a younger audience because of quite gorry scenes and plent of violence, but it is a must-watch for older, mature cinema fans.
