This 9-episodes documentary series extensively examines the history of Poland in the 20th Century, telling the story through archival films, newsreels, interviews, and readings from novels and poems.
Once upon a time: 1900-1923
A false dawn: 1921-1939
A different world: 1919-1943
Occupation: september 1939 - january 1945
Friends and neighbours: september 1939 - january 1945
Bright days of tomorrow: 1945-1956
The sweepers of squares: 1956-1970
In this life: 1900-1970
The worker's state: 1970-1987
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