Black Thursday

A filmic reconstruction of the tragic events that took place in Gdynia on Thursday, 17^th December 1970, when workers demonstrating against the increase in food prices were brutally pacified by the army and the Civic Militia. As a result, 18 people died and a few hundred were injured. Based on facts, a story about the family of Brunon Drywa, a shipyard worker shot by militiamen on his way to work.

Among many other accolades, the film received the Special Mention of the Jury at the 36^th Polish Film Festival in Gdynia, 2011, and the Polish Film Award 2012 for the Best Music.