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The Bricklayer

1973 · 18 min

A quiet, observational portrait that asks patience as it traces one man's working life and political past.

Overview
Joseph Malesa is a former party activist, labor leader, and mason. The documentary describes his career and life through ups and downs.

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How it feels

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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • work
    • politics
    • identity
    • class
    Places
    None
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • documentary
    • true story
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence none
    • Sex none
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    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action0
    Horror0
    Humour1
    Realism10
    Romance0
    Tension1
    Darkness3
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight4

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    Details

    Genres
    documentary
    Directed by
    Krzysztof Kieślowski
    Written by
    Krzysztof Kieślowski
    Starring
    Józef Malesa
    Cinematography
    Witold Stok
    Runtime
    18 min
    Country
    Poland
    Languages
    Polish

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