Mr. Jones

Running time: 119'

International cast including James Norton, Vanessa Kirby and a nominee to the Golden Globe Award – Peter Sarsgaard. The film shows a story of Gareth Jones – a Welsh journalist, who in 1933 goes to the Soviet Union to discover the horrifying truth behind Stalin’s regime and the Soviet utopia. His investigation had lethal repercussions and, in the meantime, became an inspiration to create one of the most famous books of the 20th century – “Animal Farm” by George Orwell. 

 

Authors:

  • Agnieszka Holland

    Graduated from directing in Prague. Still, her career began in Poland, where she used to work as an assistant of great directors and as a scriptwriter. Winner of many film awards, appreciated for her extraordinary view on people’s issues and original choice of film means used in telling stories. In her productions, she goes beyond the genre creating unique works – innovative, attractive, and at the same time effective. 

    Filmography

    Pokot (2017)

    W ciemności (2011)

    Kopia Mistrza (2006)

    Gorączka (1980)

    Aktorzy prowincjonalni (1978)

    Zdjęcia próbne (1977)

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