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Wizja lokalna 1901

  • 1980
  • 1 Hr 26 Mins
  • Drama, Documentary

The story deals with the famous incident that occurred in schoolroom of Wrzesnia, near Prussian-Russian border of partitioned Poland, in 1901. The issue is the teaching of religion in German schools, a decision that draws a protest from Polish deputies in the German parliament. A local priest invoked the strike and continues to support the children when they refuse to participate in the lessons, even under beatings and threats.

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