Death as a Slice of Bread

Set against the backdrop of Katowice on December 12-13, 1981, the film portrays a tense night when military units take control of the city. The story centers on a group of Zomovniks who forcibly remove the chairman of the Company Commission of the NSZZ Solidarity from his home. This action ignites a wave of protests among the miners, leading to a strike at the Wujek mine as they demand the end of martial law and the release of their leader.

The film features a talented cast, including Janusz Gajos, Jerzy Trela, and Jerzy Radziwiłowicz. Each actor contributes to the powerful narrative, which highlights the struggle and resilience of the miners during a critical period in Polish history. The film is produced by Społeczny Komitet Realizacji Filmu Fabularnego o Tragedii w Kopalni "Wujek," in collaboration with Studio Filmowe Tor and Telewizja Polska.