The spectacle lasting over 20 minutes combines various elements: from unique archival photographs to documentary films from the Museum’s collection as well as scenes from films directed by Andrzej Wajda. The outcome is a collage-like performance assembling elements of film, theatrical staging and a spectacular sound and light show. With the use of multimedia elements, specially arranged space of the former gas tank and sound effects we created a heart touching story with the intention to capture the atmosphere of tension of the last days of peace and the horror of the impending conflict as best as we could. A large-format screen with a width of 80 metres encompassed the audience, enhancing the involvement in the presented content.

Special shows of the spectacle took place on 1 and 2 September 2014 as part of commemorative events marking the 75th anniversary of the outbreak of the Second World War.

Participating in the screening were, among others: President of Poland Bronisław Komorowski, President of Germany Joachim Gauck and Minster for Culture and National Heritage Prof. Małgorzata Omilanowska.

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“Museum of the Second World War Gdańsk
presents:
WYBUCH (The Explosion)
Film and multimedia performance by Andrzej Wajda (…)”

Andrzej Wajda
Warsaw 25.VII.2014
Sokolnicki Fort