Country: Poland

Direction Krzysztof Kieślowski

Cast Artur Barcis · Olgierd Lukaszewicz · Olaf Lubaszenko · Piotr Machalica

Synopsis Dekalog: The Ten Commandments (TV Miniseries) (1988) is a compelling Polish television series that delves into the lives of inhabitants in a housing estate during the late-Communist era in Poland. The series consists of ten standalone episodes, each inspired by...

Direction Krzysztof Kieślowski

Cast Grazyna Szapolowska · Olaf Lubaszenko · Stefania Iwinska · Artur Barcis

Synopsis Dekalog 6: Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery (TV) (1990) presents a condensed and simplified narrative compared to its predecessor, "A Short Film About Love." The core storyline revolves around a 19-year-old loner and his fixation on a woman in her...

Direction Krzysztof Kieślowski

Cast Henryk Baranowski · Wojciech Klata · Maja Komorowska · Artur Barcis

Synopsis Dekalog 1: I Am the Lord Thy God, Thou Shalt Have No Other God But Me (TV) (1989) follows the story of a young boy, Pawel, and his father, Krzysztof, who are deeply engrossed in their home computer, using it...

Direction Krzysztof Kieślowski

Cast Grazyna Szapolowska · Olaf Lubaszenko · Stefania Iwinska · Piotr Machalica

Synopsis A Short Film About Love (1988) is an extended narrative from Krzysztof Kieslowski's "Decalogue" series. The plot revolves around a young man named Tomek and his intense fixation on an older woman, Magda, who resides in the apartment directly across...

Direction Hanna Polak · Andrzej Celinski

Synopsis The Children of Leningradsky (2004) delves into the harsh realities faced by homeless children in contemporary Russia, with a specific focus on those residing in the Leningradsky train station in Moscow. This 35-minute documentary, which was recognized with an Academy...

Direction Krzysztof Kieślowski

Cast Miroslaw Baka · Krzysztof Globisz · Jan Tesarz · Zbigniew Zapasiewicz

Synopsis Dekalog 5: Thou Shalt Not Kill (TV) (1990) is a compelling television film that explores the themes of murder and capital punishment. The narrative follows the aftermath of a brutal murder, leading to the legal execution of the perpetrator. The...

Direction Krzysztof Kieślowski

Cast Adrianna Biedrzynska · Janusz Gajos · Artur Barcis · Adam Hanuszkiewicz

Synopsis Dekalog 4: Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother (TV) (1990) follows the story of Anka, a young woman who shares a unique bond with her father after the loss of her mother. Their relationship is more akin to that of...

Direction Krzysztof Kieślowski

Cast Jerzy Stuhr · Zbigniew Bielawski · Henryk Bista · Olaf Lubaszenko

Synopsis Dekalog 10: Thou Shalt Not Covet Thy Neighbor's Goods (TV) (1990) is a darkly humorous tale centered around two siblings who come into possession of their late father's prized stamp collection. The story unfolds as the brothers find themselves entangled...

Direction Marcin Borchardt

Cast Zdzislaw Beksinski · Zofia Beksinska · Tomasz Fogiel

Synopsis The Beksinskis. A Sound and Picture Album (2017) is a deeply personal documentary meticulously crafted using an array of materials from the Beksiński family's archives. The film weaves together home videos, intimate diaries, personal photographs, and audio recordings to create...

Direction Krzysztof Kieślowski

Cast Miroslaw Baka · Krzysztof Globisz · Jan Tesarz · Zbigniew Zapasiewicz

Synopsis A Short Film About Killing (1988) follows the chilling narrative of a young man who randomly and brutally takes the life of a taxi driver. Piotr, a newly admitted lawyer who has just completed his law exams, is assigned to...

Direction Andrzej Wajda

Cast Zbigniew Cybulski · Ewa Krzyzewska · Adam Pawlikowski · Bogumil Kobiela

Synopsis Ashes and Diamonds (1958) unfolds as the concluding installment of Andrzej Wajda's wartime trilogy, following the tumultuous events at the close of World War II. The narrative revolves around Maciek and Andrzej, two individuals tasked with assassinating a prominent Polish...

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 Miki Wecel

Cast Bartosz Armusiewicz · Sean M. Bobbitt · Douglas Booth · Piotr Dominiak

Synopsis Loving Vincent: The Impossible Dream (2019) chronicles the remarkable odyssey of two dedicated filmmakers as they strive to bring an extraordinary vision to life. This 60-minute documentary delves into the intricate process and challenges faced in crafting the world's first...

Direction Jerzy Kawalerowicz

Cast Jerzy Zelnik · Andrzej Girtler · Krystyna Mikolajewska · Piotr Pawlowski

Synopsis Pharaoh (1966) presents a gripping historical drama centered around Pharaoh Ramses XIII, portrayed by George Zelnik, also known as Jerzy Zelnik. Upon his father's passing, Ramses XIII breaks with tradition by taking control of the military, a role typically held...

Direction Ryszard Bugajski

Cast Krystyna Janda · Adam Ferency · Janusz Gajos · Agnieszka Holland

Synopsis Interrogation (1982) follows the harrowing journey of Tonia, who finds herself in a nightmarish situation after a night out. Upon waking, she is confined in a prison cell, utterly bewildered by her circumstances. The authorities subject her to brutal interrogation...

Direction Krzysztof Kieślowski

Cast Jerzy Stuhr · Malgorzata Zabkowska · Ewa Pokas · Stefan Czyzewski

Direction Dorota Kobiela · Hugh Welchman

Cast Douglas Booth · Helen McCrory · Saoirse Ronan · Aidan Turner

Synopsis Loving Vincent (2017) is a groundbreaking film that stands as the world's first feature-length painted animation. Each frame of the movie is meticulously crafted using oil paints on canvas, mirroring the distinctive style of Vincent van Gogh himself. The innovative...

Direction Krzysztof Kieślowski

Synopsis Talking Heads (S) (1980) presents a diverse array of individuals from various walks of life, each responding to two fundamental questions: who they are and what they aspire to achieve. The documentary captures candid and introspective moments, offering a unique...

Direction Krzysztof Kieślowski

Cast Anna Polony · Maja Barelkowska · Wladyslaw Kowalski · Boguslaw Linda

Synopsis Dekalog 7: Thou Shalt Not Steal (TV) (1990) explores a complex moral dilemma where the act of theft involves a child being taken by her biological mother. The mother, despite her initial intentions, struggles to handle the emotional burden of...

Direction Agnieszka Holland

Cast Behi Djanati Atai · Agata Kulesza · Piotr Stramowski · Jalal Altawil

Synopsis The Green Border (2023) delves into the perilous and murky forests that form the so-called 'green border' between Belarus and Poland, where refugees from the Middle East and Africa, seeking entry to the European Union, find themselves ensnared in a...