A film by outstanding director of feature and documentary films, who passed away before his time. He is the patron of an award for young film-makers established by Łódź Film School
in 1960.
The film is an adaptation of Jerzy Stefan Stawiński’s short story „The Secret of Train Driver Orzechowski”.
The story of an experienced train driver who was fired because of made up allegations
of sabotaging new work methods. We get to know him through his colleagues’ stories told after his tragic death. Coworkers present him in various ways but in the end it is clear that he sacrificed himself to save the train and passengers from an accident.
A psychological drama. The authors reassess the schematic approach towards rationalizing
and competing in work typical for the early 50s.
Excerpt from the movie
