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apologize for Solidarity'

and agree to join the executive

board of a NEW trade union.

- What if I don't?

- What?

What if I don't?

That's not an option.

You have the key to your own freedom.

Yes or no?

Yes or no?

- You're not a good politician.

- I'm just an electrician.

Good bye.

- Is it going to be a portable altar?

- A field altar, my son.

Will you take pan in the Mass, boys?

We don't have time.

We need to keep an eye on you.

- Praised be Jesus Christ.

- Forever and ever.

I'm afraid this is my last visit.

They want to punish you this way.

They see your advisers

and react like the devil to holy water.

They want to cut you off

from everybody. I beg you, son,

think about writing to our leader,

General Jaruzelski,

ask him to let you out.

The Polish nation needs you.

I didn't ask him to lock me up,

I will not ask him to set me free.

There's no shame in it.

Even the Pope has sent

a letter to the general.

No, no, no!

But the general didn't answer.

A letter from Danuta.

I have the Pope's Encyclical for you.

- You should read it.

- No need.

I agree with everything the Pope says.

I'm afraid I have to show you this,

as much as it pains me.

Who is Lech Walesa?

He is a Security Service agent.

A pharisee and a scoundrel.

During the December 1970 riots,

he informed on his colleagues,

including Anna Walentynowicz.

His master stroke was laying

the foundations tor martial law.

Easy, son. This announcement,

supposedly written by Solidarity',

is really distributed

by the Security Service.

They even delivered this

to the Norwegian embassy.

Brezhnev, the Leader

of the Soviet Union is Dead

Lech Walesa Released From internment

Dad's coming back.

They've released him!

The streets are empty.

It's 3 in the morning.

People need to sleep before work.

I was supposed to pick you up

earlier, but there was no car.

Don't make me laugh.

I'm glad you didn't tell me to walk.

He's coming! He's coming!

He's mine now.

We'll stick a TYPHOID sign

on the door.

Come say hello to your dad!

You're all grown up! Come on!

TYPHOID:

NO ENTRY:

Solidarity! Solidarity!

Thank you for coming!

Thank you for always believing

in Solidarity'!

Solidarity! Solidarity!

First objection:

why was I taken from my home?

- If you don't want to come to us...

- Then why am I here?

- How are you?

- How do you think I am?

- You're looking good.

- You too.

There's news about you

coming from abroad.

What news exactly?

They talk about your meeting with

leaders of the clandestine Solidarity'.

Give me the case number

and we'll talk.

- Did you meet them?

- I have the right to meet anyone I want.

But did you exercise this right?

- Maybe I did, maybe I didn't.

- Did this meeting take place or not?

There are 30 people watching me.

You should know my every move.

Did this meeting take place?

We want to know your opinion of it.

Why was I taken from my home?

- I want specifics.

- Give me the case number.

I'm not telling you if the meeting

took place.

It would have been a good idea

for me to be there.

Then I will interrogate

you as a witness.

- You will answer my questions.

- I will or I won't. I'll decide.

- You're obligated to answer.

- I'll see if I'm obligated or not.

Did you inform foreign agencies

about the meeting

with the coordinators

of underground Solidarity?

I will not answer this question.

Do you know of anyone else who

might have contacted foreign agencies?

I refuse to answer this question.

As a free man, I can meet anyone

and do anything I please.

I would argue that there's a limit

to doing as you please.

- You have nothing on me.

- Put it on the record:

- 'That's all I have to say."

- Right!

End of report, date, time,

and so on...

Should I read it aloud

before you sign?

No, I will not sign it.

You didn't tell me

in what case I'm a witness.

This case is not about the meeting.

- It is.

- No, it's not.

That's how you see it.

I'm not going to argue with you.

"After reading, I confirm

the report is consistent

with my testimony."

I also confirm I understand nothing.

I can add that you refuse to sign

the statement. What reason do I put down?

I don't sign anything.

That's my rule.

I won't believe it until

I hear it myself.

Nobel Committee has awarded

Nobel Peace Prize to Lech Walesa...

Congratulations!

The Nobel Committee has decided

to award Lech Walesa...

Yes, we're very pleased.

...yet again supporting

a confrontational game

this time against Poland

and against socialism.

Tiny article. Small print.

Right. Let me hand him the phone.

Someone from the Norwegian embassy.

No, my decision is final.

I can't, because they won't let me

back into the country when I return.

Danuta will go.

That's my wife.

That's the best solution.

Thank you. Have a nice day, too.

It'll be OK.

OSLO:

10 DECEMBER, 1983

Your Majesty, Your Excellencies,

distinguished representatives

of the Norwegian Nation.

You know why I can't be here

to receive the honorable prize.

- Something to declare?

- The Nobel Prize and a medal.

- And my son's new skis.

- Money? Fur? Silver? Gold?

Are you looking for money?

I left everything in Oslo.

The chatty lady will go through

a personal inspection.

Halina?

Please follow my colleague.

Are you free? Let's go.

This is a personal inspection

according to the Polish customs law.

Do you have anything on you

that you haven't declared?

- No. Nothing.

- Empty your pockets.

Dad, when will Mom come?

In a minute.

- Is that it?

- Take off your underwear.

Panties.

Crouch please.

She's coming!

Mums

coming!

What took you so long?

Personal inspection.

Lech, take the suitcase.

I thought we'd go

to Jasna Gora Sanctuary.

We'll thank the Black Madonna,

leave the medal as a votive offering.

Why do you want me to tell you

all this? I have a headache.

I do, too.

The nation is ready to blow up

like a bomb.

I know how to stop it.

The point is to go against the crowd.

Patiently.

Last question:
you said, when

the communist government falls,

Solidarity' will take over and you

should take control of everything.

Yes, I did say that.

So you were not joking.

Do you think you're capable of that?

Yes, I believe I am.

Do you believe the communist party

in this country would accept that?

Would they have any other choice

if the government fell?

But this is what I say today.

Tomorrow - we'll see.

What would the Soviets say?

Your brothers and allies?

That's exactly the problem.

That's why I think we're discussing

an unrealistic, fantastical possibility.

Thank you, Lech.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart

It has been a pleasure talking to you.

Despite the headaches you gave me.

Good luck, Lech.

Solidarity! Solidarity!

AFTER YEARS OF STRUGGLE,

"SOLIDARITY", LED BY LECH WALESA,

MANAGED TO ORGANISE ROUND TABLE

TALKS WITH THE AUTHORITIES

WARSAW:

5 APRIL, 1989

Our country is ruined.

It's difficult for

working people to live.

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