On the last day of World War II in a small town somewhere in Poland, Polish exiles of war and the occupying Soviet forces confront the beginning of a new day and a new Poland. Amid the rubble we find Home Army soldier Maciek Chelmicki (Zbigniew Cybulski, who modelled his performance on one James Dean), who has been ordered to assassinate an incoming communist official. But a mistake stalls his progress and leads him to Krystyna, a beautiful barmaid who gives him a glimpse of what his life could be. Gorgeously photographed and brilliantly performed, Ashes and Diamonds masterfully interweaves the fate of a nation with that of one man, resulting in undoubtedly one of the most important Polish films of all time.

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Conversations About Cinema: Impact of Conflict

Last year's commemoration of the start of World War I was cause for reflection on the scale and impact of that war and the immense global repercussions which still ripple 100 years later. The impact of a war, any war, is not confined to its dates, but goes far wider, far deeper, across people, society, places and politics. Impact of Conflict is a new strand where we will explore these effects through screenings, events and publishing - it is all about the opportunity for you to share your responses.

As an audience member we are interested in how these older films have resonated with you today. Do they raise issues which relate to 2015 or are they simple interesting historical artefacts? You can join the discussion by posting your thoughts on our noticeboard or tweeting using #convocinema or @wshed.

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