Cast: Jerzy Trela

Direction Krzysztof Kieślowski

Cast Ewa Blaszczyk · Piotr Machalica · Artur Barcis · Jan Jankowski

Synopsis Dekalog 9: Thou Shalt Not Covet Thy Neighbor's Wife (TV) (1990) delves into the complexities of a marriage strained by infidelity and jealousy. Roman, upon learning of his own impotence, encourages his wife, Hanka, to seek a lover. Initially hesitant,...

Direction Krzysztof Kieślowski

Cast Zbigniew Bielawski · Julie Delpy · Janusz Gajos · Jerzy Stuhr

Synopsis Three Colours: White (1994) is the second installment in Krzysztof Kieslowski's acclaimed trilogy, symbolizing Equality within the French national motto. The story revolves around Karol (Zbigniew Zamachowski), a gentle but socially inept Polish hairdresser who faces a devastating divorce settlement....

Direction Andrzej Wajda

Cast Gérard Depardieu · Wojciech Pszoniak · Anne Alvaro · Roland Blanche

Synopsis Danton (1983) is a cinematic exploration of the tumultuous French Revolution, directed by Andrzej Wajda, who masterfully weaves a narrative that mirrors the political unrest in Poland during the 1980s. Gérard Depardieu portrays Georges Danton, a charismatic leader beloved by...

Direction Pawel Pawlikowski

Cast Agata Kulesza · Agata Trzebuchowska · Joanna Kulig · Dawid Ogrodnik

Synopsis Ida (2013) unfolds in the grim landscape of 1960s Communist Poland, where a young woman named Anna, who is on the verge of taking her vows as a nun, receives a surprising directive from her prioress. She is instructed to...

Direction Krzysztof Kieślowski

Cast Jerzy Stuhr · Izabella Olszewska · Jerzy Trela · Elzbieta Karkoszka

Synopsis The Calm (TV) (1980) follows a young man in his twenties who, after serving a three-year prison sentence, is released and eager to begin anew in an unfamiliar place. His aspirations are simple: to secure a job, find a wife,...

Direction Andrzej Zulawski

Cast Andrzej Seweryn · Jerzy Trela · Grazyna Dylag · Waldemar Kownacki

Synopsis On the Silver Globe (1987) follows a small band of interstellar pioneers, including a woman, who depart Earth in search of liberty and aim to establish a new society. Unbeknownst to them, they harbor the seeds of their own downfall...

Direction Borys Lankosz

Cast Robert Wieckiewicz · Jerzy Trela · Magdalena Walach · Aleksandra Hamkalo

Synopsis A Grain of Truth (2015) follows Teodor Szacki, a prominent prosecutor who leaves his wife and Warsaw behind to begin anew in the charming town of Sandomierz in southeastern Poland. Shortly after his arrival, he is tasked with solving a...

Direction Jan Holoubek · Bartlomiej Ignaciuk

Cast Agnieszka Zulewska · Tomasz Schuchardt · Ireneusz Czop · Jerzy Trela

Synopsis High Water (TV Series) (2022) unfolds as a catastrophic flood wave threatens the capital of Lower Silesia. In a desperate bid to safeguard the city, authorities make a grim decision: the surrounding villages and farmlands must be forfeited to protect...

Direction Andrzej Wajda

Cast Boguslaw Linda · Daniel Olbrychski · Andrzej Seweryn · Grazyna Szapolowska

Synopsis Pan Tadeusz (1999) is an adaptation of a 19th-century poem by Adam Mickiewicz, set in the heart of Lithuania. The narrative revolves around a long-standing conflict between two prominent families of Polish heritage, who reside under the strict governance of...

Direction Jerzy Kawalerowicz

Cast Pawel Delag · Magdalena Mielcarz · Boguslaw Linda · Michal Bajor

Synopsis Quo Vadis? (2001) follows the tale of Marcus Vinicius, a Roman soldier who encounters Lygia, a Christian woman, in the bustling city of Rome. Despite his growing affection for her, Lygia rejects his advances due to her religious beliefs. In...

Direction Borys Lankosz

Cast Magdalena Cielecka · Rafal Mackowiak · Modest Rucinski · Jerzy Trela

Synopsis Ciemno, prawie noc (2019) follows the journey of journalist Alicja Tabor as she ventures back to her hometown of Walbrzych. Upon her return, she becomes entangled in the dark and complex web of her family's hidden dramas. Simultaneously, she begins...

Direction Tomasz Zygadlo

Cast Roman Wilhelmi · Anna Seniuk · Iwona Bielska · Nela Obarska

Synopsis The Moth (1980) follows the story of Jan, a radio host who runs a late-night call-in show where listeners can share their personal struggles. The station's management, however, views his empathetic approach as ineffective and the program as a waste...

Direction Václav Matejka

Cast Zlata Adamovská · Yvetta Blanarovicová · Radoslav Brzobohatý · Milena Dvorská

Direction Stanislaw Rózewicz

Cast Jerzy Trela · Grazyna Barszczewska · Maria Czubasiewicz · Beata Paluch

Synopsis Angel in the Wardrobe (1987) follows the story of Jan, a highly regarded and perceptive sound engineer. Beneath his professional demeanor, however, lies a hidden burden from his past that casts a long shadow over his present life.

Direction Slawomir Fabicki

Cast Antoni Pawlicki · Natalia Vdovina · Jacek Braciak · Dimitri Melnichuk

Synopsis Retrieval (2006) follows the journey of Wojtek, a 19-year-old residing in a destitute Polish community. He is deeply infatuated with an older Ukrainian woman who is living illegally in the country. To earn money, Wojtek participates in clandestine boxing matches....

Direction Jerzy Hoffman

Cast Michał Żebrowski · Marina Aleksandrova · Malgorzata Foremniak · Daniel Olbrychski

Direction Jerzy Stuhr

Cast Jerzy Stuhr · Dominika Ostalowska · Irina Alfyorova · Karolina Ostrozna

Synopsis Love Stories (1997) presents a collection of four distinct tales that explore the complexities of love in various forms. The narrative begins with a priest who encounters his eleven-year-old daughter for the first time and seeks guidance from his mother....

Direction Janusz Morgenstern

Cast Jan Englert · Wladyslaw Kowalski · Jerzy Matalowski · Barbara Burska

Synopsis Kolumbowie (TV Miniseries) (1970) follows the thrilling escapades of a youthful resistance group navigating the tumultuous landscape of World War II. The narrative commences in the heart of occupied Warsaw, where the group's journey unfolds amidst the harsh realities of...

Direction Janusz Majewski

Cast Anna Dymna · Jerzy Zelnik · Aleksandra Slaska · Krzysztof Kolberger

Synopsis Epitafium dla Barbary Radziwillówny (1983) delves into the nostalgic memories of King Sigismund II Augustus as he reflects on the enchanting years he shared with his captivating queen, Barbara Radziwill. The film beautifully captures the essence of their relationship, highlighting...

Direction Piotr Szulkin

Cast Jan Peszek · Katarzyna Figura · Marek Siudym · Jerzy Trela