The Real End of the Great War

This film tells the story of Róża, who marries architect Juliusz just before the outbreak of World War II. After Juliusz is deported to a concentration camp, years pass and Róża attempts to rebuild her life with another man. When Juliusz unexpectedly returns, he is a shadow of his former self, physically and mentally scarred by his experiences. Róża's initial sense of duty and pity evolves into a complicated emotional struggle as she grapples with her feelings for him.

The Real End of the Great War features performances from Lucyna Winnicka, Janina Sokołowska, and Roland Głowacki among others. The film's exploration of trauma and personal transformation in the aftermath of war provides a poignant narrative that resonates with the historical context and themes of survival and loss. This drama not only reflects on the individual impacts of the Holocaust but also presents a broader commentary on the consequences of war in personal lives.