The War of the Worlds: Next Century

The War of the Worlds: Next Century

1981 · 94 min · ★ 6.8 · Science Fiction, Drama

Poland, Christmastime. A band of hyperintelligent, bloodthirsty Martians take over the country and enlist hapless television newscaster Iron Idem as the voice of their propaganda machine. But when Iron dares to go off message, he makes an enemy even greater than the aliens—the state itself.

Directed by Piotr Szulkin · Written by Piotr Szulkin

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