

Overview
Recreation of facts and stories of both experts and people who met Maximilian Kolbe and were shocked by his words and actions.
Top Cast

Adam Woronowicz
Father Maksymilian Kolbe

Artur Barciś

Paweł Deląg
Priest Włodzimierz Jakowski

Arkadiusz Janiczek
Brother Stanisław

Ksawery Szlenkier
Brother Bruno
Grzegorz Miśtal
Brother Anzelm

Michał Chorosiński
Auschwitz Prisoner

Tadeusz Chudecki
Bishop

Dominika Figurska
Marianna Kolbe

Marcin Kwaśny
Physician

Maciej Musiał
Young Franciscan

Sławomir Orzechowski
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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