Directed by Andzrej Wajda and released in 1958, Ashes and Diamonds follows an assassin in the Polish resistance. On the night his country celebrates the end of WWII in Europe, he lies in wait for his target. While hiding in plain sight he spends time befriending an attractive bartender and conversing with his friend Andzrej, all the while keeping a watchful eye out for his moment to strike. A beautifully photographed and layered film, it's one of the best films ever made and a gem of Polish cinema, which still inspires moviegoers to this day.
