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"Wieliczka: The Salt of the Earth" is a highly praised documentary that has garnered positive feedback from various experts. The film explores the Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Poland, and combines historical, geological,and cultural narratives with breathtaking visuals.

Polish Ministry for Foreign Affairs

“The Salt of the Earth has received good reviews for cinematic beauty and the interesting multilingual production.
We also appreciate the access to information about the origins and producers of the film, as well as the images on the website created especially for the film: www.thesaltoftheearth.net. The website makes it possible to spread the film to more people who want to learn about the unique sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
I would also like to emphasize how pleased we are to know there are foreign companies that are interested in Polish culture and tradition and want to help market it.”

Marcin Nawrot
Vice Director of Promotion, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Poland

 

Polish Tourist Organization

“Watching the film will spark the imaginations of people with an aesthetic turn of mind. 
People will become eager to visit the country that has a place as unique as the “grey gold” mine. 
The Polish Tourist Organization believes every aspect of the film is deserving of recommendation and international distribution.”

Katarzyna Sobierajska
International Marketing Manager, Polish Tourist Organization

 

Prof. dr hab. Jerzy Makowski
The author of the book Geography of the World
“Wieliczka – The Salt of the Earth is undoubtedly a gem among contemporary documentaries, skillfully combining science, history, and culture.”
— Prof. Dr hab. Jerzy Makowski

Professor Antoni Jodłowski
Former director of the Kraków Saltworks Museum in Wieliczka
“The film offers a fresh perspective on the Wieliczka Salt Mine, capturing aspects never seen before. With Jerzy Stuhr as guide, it reaches a unique cultural depth.”
— Prof. Antoni Jodłowski

Dr. Henry Palkij
Jagiellonian University.
“The film offers a profound insight into the Wieliczka Salt Mine’s operation, exploring risks and the technical work of miners with precision.”
— Dr. Henry Palkij
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