Head of the Department of Geography of Latin America at the Faculty of Geography
and Regional Studies of the University of Warsaw
Wieliczka - The Salt of the Earth is a documentary I watched with great pleasure. It is undoubtedly a gem among contemporary documentary films. The work skillfully combines the reliability of scientific information in geology (including tectonics and mineralogy), history (covering almost 1,000 years of the region's history and the mine's 700-year history), and culture (with a particular emphasis on art).
The film is enriched by the breathtaking scenery of Wieliczka's underground, where natural magic meets historical relics crafted by generations of miners over centuries. The landscape, both a backdrop and a subject of the story, is brought to life by the inclusion of the incomparable Jerzy Stuhr as the guide, making the documentary an exceptional and immersive experience.