Smolensk

Smolensk

2016 · 115 min · ★ 2.6 · Drama, Thriller

Inspired by true events of 2010 Polish Air Force Tu-154 crash in Smolensk, the film tells the partially fictional story of crash and various people affected by the tragedy. The protagonist is a journalist Nina, who refuses to accept the official version of the story and pursues her own independent investigation.

Directed by Antoni Krauze · Written by Antoni Krauze

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