Cast: Zbigniew Zapasiewicz

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 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 Daniel Olbrychski · Wojciech Pszoniak · Andrzej Seweryn · Bozena Dykiel

Synopsis The Promised Land (1975) is set in the early 20th century in Lodz, Poland, a bustling hub for textile manufacturing. The city is characterized by its intense industrial competition and hazardous working environments. The narrative revolves around three young friends—a...

Direction Krzysztof Kieślowski

Cast Boguslaw Linda · Tadeusz Lomnicki · Zbigniew Zapasiewicz · Boguslawa Pawelec

Synopsis Blind Chance (1987) follows Witek, a dedicated Polish medical student, as he grapples with an uncertain future and decides to pause his studies. As he rushes to board the final train to Warsaw, his life takes three distinct paths based...

Direction Andrzej Wajda

Cast Daniel Olbrychski · Anna Seniuk · Maja Komorowska · Stanislawa Celinska

Synopsis Young Girls of Wilko (1979) unfolds in the late 1920s, centering around a man in his thirties who manages a modest factory. After collapsing at the funeral of a dear friend, he chooses to retreat to his aunt and uncle's...

Direction Krzysztof Zanussi

Cast Maja Komorowska · Scott Wilson · Hanna Skarzanka · Ewa Dalkowska

Synopsis The Year of the Quiet Sun (1984) follows the poignant story of an American soldier, Norman, and a Polish refugee, Emilia, who deeply fall in love in the aftermath of World War II. Norman plans to return to the USA,...

Direction Krzysztof Zanussi

Cast Zbigniew Zapasiewicz · Krystyna Janda · Tadeusz Bradecki · Monika Krzywkowska

Synopsis Life As a Fatal Sexually Transmitted Disease (2000) follows the journey of a disillusioned physician grappling with a terminal cancer diagnosis. Driven by a desire to understand the purpose of his existence, he embarks on a profound personal quest. As...

Direction Andrzej Wajda

Cast Andrzej Seweryn · Emilia Krakowska · Ewa Dalkowska · Krystyna Janda

Synopsis Without Anesthesia (1978) follows a renowned Polish journalist who finds himself in a precarious situation when he demonstrates his extensive political acumen on a televised Q&A program focused on a global conference, featuring a panel of journalists. His adversaries seize...

Direction Krzysztof Zanussi

Cast Piotr Garlicki · Zbigniew Zapasiewicz · Christine Paul-Podlasky · Mariusz Dmochowski

Direction Wladyslaw Pasikowski

Cast Boguslaw Linda · Marek Kondrat · Cezary Pazura · Janusz Gajos

Synopsis Pigs (1992) follows the story of Franz Maurer, a former secret police officer who, along with his colleagues, once enjoyed a life of luxury and privilege. However, in the wake of the fall of communism, they find themselves shunned and...

Direction Krzysztof Zanussi

Cast Zbigniew Zapasiewicz · Nikita Mikhalkov · Jerzy Stuhr · Remo Girone

Synopsis Persona non grata (2005) follows the story of Wiktor, the Polish ambassador to Uruguay, who rushes back to Poland upon learning of his wife Helena's sudden passing from a stroke. Arriving too late to bid her farewell, Wiktor is haunted...

Direction Stanislaw Rózewicz

Cast Zbigniew Zapasiewicz · Wanda Neumann · Ryszarda Hanin · Jerzy Radziwilowicz

Synopsis The Wicket Gate (1974) follows a playwright who travels to Gdansk to observe the rehearsals of his latest creation. Facing difficulties in securing accommodation at a hotel, he finds himself in a private residence shared by a mother and her...

Direction Jerzy Domaradzki · Feliks Falk · Krzysztof Gradowski · Agnieszka Holland

Cast Bogdan Baer · Henryk Bak · Jolanta Bohdal · Bozena Dykiel

Synopsis Pictures from Life (1976) presents a mosaic of seven distinct narratives that offer a glimpse into the diverse and captivating lives of individuals in Poland. The first tale delves into a romantic entanglement, while the second focuses on the journey...

Direction Edward Zebrowski

Cast Piotr Dejmek · Jerzy Binczycki · Henryk Bista · Ewa Dalkowska

Synopsis Hospital of the Transfiguration (1979) unfolds in the year 1943 within the confines of a secluded rural mental institution. This is no ordinary hospital; it houses several severe cases of schizophrenia, an eccentric staff, and a writer who has willingly...

Direction Andrzej Trzos-Rastawiecki

Cast Wojciech Pszoniak · Zdzislaw Kozien · Zygmunt Hubner · Piotr Pawlowski

Synopsis Convicted (1976) is a Polish cinematic work that centers around a man who finds himself in a courtroom, accused of not intervening to stop his gravely ill sibling from taking his own life. The narrative delves into the complex emotions...

Direction Wladyslaw Pasikowski

Cast Boguslaw Linda · Zbigniew Zamachowski · Tadeusz Huk · Miroslaw Baka

Synopsis Demons of War (1998) follows a group of peacekeeping soldiers stationed in Bosnia who defy their directives to embark on a daring mission. Their objective is to rescue the crew of a downed helicopter, navigating the treacherous landscape and the...

Direction Krzysztof Zanussi

Cast Zbigniew Zapasiewicz · Maciej Robakiewicz · Katarzyna Herman · Krzysztof Janczar

Synopsis Weekend Stories: Deceptive Charm (TV) (1998) follows the journey of a dedicated scientist who, at the urging of his spouse, leverages his attractive appearance to advance his career. However, his new position presents him with alluring enticements and hidden dangers...

Direction Krzysztof Zanussi

Cast Robert Powell · Brigitte Fossey · Sigfrit Steiner · Matthias Habich

Direction Krzysztof Zanussi

Cast Maja Komorowska · Daniel Olbrychski · Jan Nowicki · Zbigniew Zapasiewicz

Direction Edward Zebrowski

Cast Michal Bajor · Krystyna Janda · Gustaw Holoubek · Krzysztof Kolberger

Synopsis In Broad Daylight (1981) unfolds in the year 1905, centering around a young and untried individual who is part of a revolutionary execution squad. Driven by idealism and a deep affection for a woman, he carries out his deadly tasks...