Food is one of the basic necessities of humans and it is the important one among all basic needs–food, shelter, and clothing. If it is not fulfilled, it affects the life balance. 1970 offers a story about authoritarian domination, which becomes a weapon to oppress vulnerable and powerless people.
In 1970, the Polish government decided to lower the price of goods 10 days before Christmas. This made the metal workers of the Lenin Shipyard in Gdansk rebelled. The protests were started by small groups with scribbles on public spaces that were ignored by the local government. Instead of giving attention, they took it as a trifle. Seeing the protests that did not work as time passed, the protest group became wider since there was no definite response by the one who is exercising regulatory powers, in this case, the Polish government.
Recorded conversations between ministerial colleagues and their decisions are presented through black and white stop motion pictures. The misunderstanding in interpreting the aim of the protest and the government decision where they used violence will never build security and they will never be out of the woods. We only see a dark and smoke-filled image until the film ends. This becomes something different because the audience is invited to participate in seeing the things from the perspective of the oppressors.
Written by Haputeno
Edited by Vanis
Film Details:
1970
Tomasz Wolski | 70 min | Polandia | Color & BW | 2021 | 15+
Kompetisi Dokumenter Panjang Internasional
Showtime:
16 November 2022 | Bioskop Sonobudoyo | 13.00
18 November 2022 | Gedung ex Bioskop Permata | 19.00
