A peasant’s son rises through the ranks of post war polish society like none of his ancestors ever could. Moving to the city, he becomes part of a new socialist order. But in leaving his rural roots behind, does he also abandon his soul? Taking inspiration from orson welles’ monumental saga citizen kane, grzegorz królikiewicz through and through crafts a viscerally affecting portrait of a changing country through the fate of a man ruined by ambition. Strikingly original compositions from cinematographer zbigniew rybczyński angst and absorbing sound design capture the psychic toll of capitalism and urbanization.blu ray limited edition special features4k restoration by filmoteka narodowauncompressed mono pcm audionew interview with critic carmen gray 2025two short films by cinematographer zbigniew rybczyński soup 1974, 9 mins and oh! I can’t stop! 1975, 10 minsnewly improved english subtitle translationreversible sleeve featuring original artwork by jerzy czerniawski and andrzej klimowskilimited edition booklet featuring new writing by scholar piotr kletowskilimited edition of 3000 copies, presented in full height scanavo packaging with removable obi strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings