The Aquarium - Akwarium DVD
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Ukraina, ZSRR. Mlody czolgista, porucznik Wiktor Suworow, zostaje zwerbowany przez pulkownika Krawcowa do wywiadu wojskowego Armii Czerwonej. Po dokladnej weryfikacji i sprawdzeniu przydatnosci oraz forsownej edukacji zostaje czlonkiem elitarnej, scisle tajnej grupy wywiadowcow GRU. Jest pod nieustanna kontrola, nawet romans ze sliczna Tania okazuje sie byc kolejnym sprawdzianem. Zostaje skierowany do Wiednia jako agent, gdzie operuje z terenu ambasady ZSRR. Poczatkowo w pracy mu sie nie wiedzie, ale przy pomocy swego protektora Krawcowa, ktory jest zastepca Nawigatora, szefa placowki, odnosi pierwsze sukcesy: przejmuje od niemieckiego chlopa amerykanska rakiete i werbuje jako agenta wlasciciela firmy komputerowej, Niemca. Kiedy Krawcow "podpada" dowodztwu, pomaga mu wydostac sie z opresji. Podczas rutynowej kontroli jednego z agentow odkrywa, ze Krawcow nie jest lojalny wobec GRU. Demaskuje go przed Nawigatorem sadzac, ze to on sam jest znowu sprawdzany. Kiedy okazuje sie, ze przypadkowo "wsypal"przyjaciela, w obawie o wlasne zycie oddaje sie w rece Brytyjczykow. Oparta na autobiografii bylego agenta radzieckiego opowiesc o swiecie wywiadu, w ktorym nie licza sie zadne normy moralne ani wiezi ludzkie. W stosunku do oryginalu zatracono jednak autentyzm i szczerosc wypowiedzi - pozostala tylko kolejna szpiegowska historyjka.

Cast: Jurij Smolski, Janusz Gajos, Witold Pyrkosz.
Directed by Antoni Krauze.
1995, Color, 141 mins.
Polish with English Subtitles.

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Richard Brzostek - 04/04/2008

The Aquarium (Akwarium) is a Polish movie the communist censors would probably not have allowed to be made. It was produced in 1996, just a few years after the collapse of Communism in Poland. The Aquarium brings us into the secret world of Soviet espionage. It is based on a true story of Victor Suvorov, who worked for GRU, a secret organization similar to the KGB. The story shows us the transformation of Victor from a reckless tank commander to a calculating spy. The movie shows us how Victor is selected to join this ultra secret organization. We get to see a glimpse of the training and world of tricks they must endue where they are never sure if they are on a real mission or are just being tested. Victor is warned during his inanition into GRU that nothing ever works out with the Aquarium and that whoever joins it is in for life and the only way to leave it is dead. One aspect that makes this film fascinating is that is more than entertainment and provides so much education. The movie touches upon a topic that is not too well know. The Aquarium is the name of the headquarters of GRU (an organization that is not nearly as well known as the KGB). The interesting story is also pared with great acting. The mentor of Victor is played by Janusz Gajos who, as usual, performs superbly. There is great drama and suspense in this spy thriller. The Aquarium is probably not for everyone as it is a serious movie. Those that enjoy drama/thrillers are most likely to enjoy it. Put aside your ideas about spies and get ready for an amazing story based on life. The faint of heart should be warmed, there will be more than a few shocking parts along the way in this thriller.

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The Aquarium - Akwarium DVD[dv646]

The Aquarium - Akwarium DVD
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