An Ordinary Country

Name: An Ordinary Country
Genre: Documentary, History
Released: 2020-04-17
Duration: 53 min
Rating: 5.5

Zwyczajny kraj (2020)

0:53 (53 min)

Documentary, History

Poland

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Production

Kijora Film, TVP

Release date

17 April 2020

Director

Tomasz Wolski

Scenario

Tomasz Wolski

Producer

Wojciech Frączek

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Short description

An Ordinary Country examines the pervasive surveillance of citizens in communist Poland. The documentary uses hidden audio and video recordings to illustrate the methods used by Soviet-influenced secret services, including the recruitment of informants, private conversations, and harsh interrogations. It focuses on the systemic control and monitoring of daily life under this regime.

The film was written and directed by Tomasz Wolski, marking the first entry in a list of four films he has directed. Produced by TVP and Kijora Film, the project was overseen by producers Wojciech Frączek and Anna Gawlita. Released on April 17, 2020, this Polish historical documentary has a runtime of 53 minutes.