War of the Worlds - Next Century
General Information
- Original Title
- Wojna Światów - Następne Stulecie
- Author/Creator
- Szulkin, Piotr, director.
- Language
- Polish.
- Subtitles
- English
- Published
- Poland, 1981.
- Physical Description
- DVD-ROM (92 min.)
- Digital ver. identifier
- HU_OSA_00002465
Contents/Summary
- Summary
- Based on the classic novel by H.G. Wells, but with a twist: Earth is no longer a peaceful and pleasant place. The story opens on December 18, 1999, just a few days before the dawn of the new century. A local reporter, Iron Idem, announces that the Martians have landed. Shortly after that his program gets taken over: he is given the script telling the crowds how to welcome the invaders. Then chaos breaks out: the Martians and the police mistreat the populace; violence spreads. Idem's own wife is kidnapped and it seems somebody is trying compromise him as a reporter. Idem decides to fight back: he illegally broadcasts a message during the rock concert, but nobody believes him any more. In the end he is the victim of the televised bogus trial. The film was shot between the rise of Solidarity and the imposition of Martial Law as part of Szulkin’s “space trilogy” and was not screened in Poland until 1983.
Bibliographic Information
- Title Translation
- War of the Worlds - Next Century
- Note
- Duration: 01:32:00
Holdings
| Item Type | Current Location | Call Number | Status | Shelving Location | Public Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DVD-ROM | OSA Film Library | FL Record 0725 | Available | - | - |
| Digital film | OSA Film Library | FL Record 0725 (HU_OSA_00002465.mp4) | Available | Access Copy, MP4 format |