Kinoteka On Tour 2026: Man Of Iron12A

Directed by Andrzej Wajda | Poland | 1981 | 2h 32m | Polish w/ English subtitles | Starring Jerzy Radziwilowicz, Krystyna Janda, Marian Opaniam, Irena Byrska, Boguslaw Linda

The Palme d’Or-winning follow-up to Man of Marble sees Winkel, a Communist-friendly radio journalist, charged with finding compromising information about a Solidarity opposition leader. But in witnessing protesting workers’ fight against political propaganda and commitment to overturn a repressive regime, Winkel questions his own beliefs. Directly addressing the contemporary political situation as Poland entered the 1980s, Man of Iron combines fact and fiction to stunning effect, resulting in one of Wajda’s most profound artistic achievements.

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Sunday 3 May

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What else is on?

Today (Sunday 12th April)

15:00

Ashes and Diamonds 12A
+ Introduction
1h 50m | Polish w/ English subtitles
A Polish resistance fighter questions his deadly mission in post-war Poland. Andrzej Wajda’s classic drama features Zbigniew Cybulski’s iconic performance, exploring love, duty, and a nation’s uncertain future. Part of Kinoteka On Tour – Polish Film Festival.

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17:45

The Love That Remains 15
1h 49m | Icelandic w/ English subtitles
Anna and Magnús raise three children in rural Iceland, but cracks in their marriage begin to appear. Acclaimed director Hlynur Pálmason (Godland) crafts a warm and quietly humorous portrait of family life unfolding across seasons of the vast Icelandic landscape.

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20:15

La Grazia 12A
2h 13m | Italian w/ English subtitles
As the end of his presidency approaches, Italian leader Mariano De Santis faces difficult political and personal choices. Paolo Sorrentino (The Great Beauty) directs a sweeping drama about power and freedom, featuring Toni Servillo in an award-winning performance.

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Tomorrow (Monday 13th April)

18:00

Ashes and Diamonds 12A
1h 50m | Polish w/ English subtitles
A Polish resistance fighter questions his deadly mission in post-war Poland. Andrzej Wajda’s classic drama features Zbigniew Cybulski’s iconic performance, exploring love, duty, and a nation’s uncertain future. Part of Kinoteka On Tour – Polish Film Festival.

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20:30

The Love That Remains 15
1h 49m | Icelandic w/ English subtitles
Anna and Magnús raise three children in rural Iceland, but cracks in their marriage begin to appear. Acclaimed director Hlynur Pálmason (Godland) crafts a warm and quietly humorous portrait of family life unfolding across seasons of the vast Icelandic landscape.

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Plan your visit

Our beautiful art deco inspired auditorium can be found just off East Oxford's Cowley Road.We are open 7 days a week. We open the cinema and box office 30 minutes before the scheduled start time of each film, and the Box Office then closes 10 minutes after the film starts. We only show a few adverts – less than most cinemas – and we only play a couple of trailers, so please don’t be late as the film itself starts very close to the advertised time!