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Title: Katyn.(Movie review)
Author: James E. Reid
Publication: Sarmatian Review (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 1, 2009
Publisher: Polish Institute of Houston, Inc.
Volume: 29Issue: 2Page: 1483(3)

Article Type: Movie review

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Customer Reviews (1)

Captures the Essence of the Katyn Massacre
Reid reminds us that Andrzej Wajda's father was murdered at Katyn by the Soviets when Wajda was 13 years old. Wajda himself was 82 years old when he made KATYN.

After summarizing the plot, Reid makes it clear that the main theme of the film is the lies that have surrounded Katyn. He cautions the prospective viewer of the fact that the grief and desperation of the people whose loved ones were murdered at Katyn makes this film difficult to watch. ... Read more