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Critic David Parkinson
rated 10

This final installment of the classic Polish trilogy is heavy in symbolism but remains affetive and intimate viewing.

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Critic ??Jacob Wendt Jensen
rated 5

I Polen havde de deres helt egen James Dean. Han hed Zbigniew Cybulski.

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Cast & Crew

Andrzej Wajda
Director
Ryszard Pietruski
As Worker in a Cement Plant (uncredited)
Józef Pieracki
As Puciatycki
Stanisław Milski
As Pieniążek

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Ashes and Diamonds is a powerful and poignant film that explores the themes of love, duty, and the senselessness of war. Set in Poland during the final days of World War II, the movie follows the story of Maciek, a young academy soldier who is ordered to assassinate a communist leader. However, when Maciek meets a beautiful barmaid named Krystyna, he begins to question the meaning of his mission and the value of his life. As Maciek grapples with his conscience, he must also confront his loyalty to his comrades and the oath he took to serve his country. The film's climax is both heart-wrenching and thought-provoking, as Maciek makes a choice that will change his life forever. Ashes and Diamonds features stunning cinematography and powerful performances from its cast, including Zbigniew Cybulski and Ewa Krzyżewska. The movie's themes are timeless and universal, making it a classic of world cinema that continues to resonate with audiences today.

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Ashes and Diamonds was released in theaters on July 16, 2014.