Irena Orska

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Szyfry
6.6

Szyfry

Dec 25, 1966
An elderly man returns to Poland to find his long-lost son, missing since World War II. In his quest the man is forced to contemplate the elusive and coded nature of truth itself.
Drama
Kocie ślady
5.7

Kocie ślady

May 01, 1971
A young militia lieutenant goes undercover as a journalist to investigate a Zakopane smuggling ring.
Crime
L'art d'être aimé
7.5

L'art d'être aimé

Jan 11, 1963
Dans un avion à destination de Paris, Felicia, une célèbre actrice polonaise, se remémore les dernières années de sa vie. Elle se rappelle de la Seconde guerre mondiale pendant laquelle elle a dû, au prix de nombreux sacrifices, cacher l’homme qu’elle aimait de la Gestapo. Sa lutte acharnée pour le sauver l’a conduit jusqu’à collaborer avec l’ennemi, ce dont elle devra répondre une fois la guerre terminée.
Drama
Ciemna rzeka
5

Ciemna rzeka

Feb 18, 1974
Small Polish village straight after WWII. Young man Zenek injured and awarded with Cross of Valour during partisan fight is torn between staying loyal to his partisan comrades (continuing their fight) and his own beliefs.
Drama
Tańczący jastrząb
5.4

Tańczący jastrząb

Jan 20, 1978
"The Dancing Hawk" refers to the son of a peasant who senses he can climb to the job in troubled times by playing his cards right. His slavery to work match his ambitions, and gradually he reaches the social position he desires. But the costs have included a dehumanized soul and a loss of a moral conscience. People have had to pay for his advancement, including those nearest to him. The downfall is equally painful: either imprisonment or the easy wasy out are offered as the alternatives.
Drama
Gdzie woda czysta i trawa zielona
1
The young Kuriata takes the position of the secretary of the City Committee in Grodów, where a corrupt clique ruled for many years. Kuriata begins to introduce competent people to managerial functions, which is enthusiastically received by workers who want changes for the better.
Drama
Rozstanie
6.6

Rozstanie

Mar 23, 1961
An actress visits her hometown to attend the funeral of her grandfather. She realizes that the places and people from her past differ from her cherished memories.
Drama
Złoto
5.6

Złoto

Oct 26, 1962
The inability of a truck driver to relate to normal life after an accident for which he feels himself responsible.
Drama
Pejzaż z bohaterem
1

Pejzaż z bohaterem

Mar 09, 1971
Psychological drama: a teacher's internal moral conflict, who wins the students' sympathy and respect by devising a heroic war life story.
Drama
Wspólny pokój
5.929

Wspólny pokój

Feb 08, 1960
A subjective adaptation of a well-known autobiographical novel by Zbigniew Unilowski (screenplay by Wojciech Jerzy Has with dialogues by Stanislaw Dygat). The adventures of the tenants of a sublet room in a Warsaw townhouse inhabited mostly by students and novice writers, presented against the social context of the 1930s.
Drama
Czwartki ubogich
5.5

Czwartki ubogich

Oct 18, 1982
A young doctor has been assigned to a hospital in the provinces, in the lakes district of northern Poland. The area is a playground with hunting lodges for the priviledged, the local politicians cover up any leaks to the public. The doctor discovers a case of drunken driving but is silenced by blackmail in the court. He tries to fight back but has a love affair with the unfaithful wife of the town's Mayor.
Drama
Cierpkie głogi
1

Cierpkie głogi

Oct 25, 1966
A troublemaker returns to his home village, reigniting friendship with his former teacher and looking to atone for his wrongdoings.
Drama
La Poupée
6.3

La Poupée

Nov 07, 1968
1878. D'abord modeste commis de brasserie en proie à de régulières humiliations, Stanislaw Wokulski finit par devenir un riche homme d'affaires. Toutefois, il demeure sensible à la misère et aux inégalités sociales. Il s'efforce d'apporter des remèdes à cette situation. Très épris d'une aristocrate ruinée, Izabella Lecka, il l'épouse mais celle-ci le trompera avec un séducteur
Drama
La Clepsydre
7.6

La Clepsydre

Dec 12, 1973
Jozef vient voir son père en traitement dans un sanatorium, où le Dr. Gotard entretient une très mystérieuse atmosphère. Une porte allégorique garde l'entrée du lieu ; dès qu'on la franchit, on pénètre dans un monde de fantaisie issu du subconscient.
Drama
Ściana czarownic
1

Ściana czarownic

Feb 14, 1967
A brilliant but undisclipined ski jumper prepares for an event while also trying to win a beautiful singer's heart.
Comedy
Le Manuscrit trouvé à Saragosse
7.9
Le jeune capitaine Alfonse Van Worden traverse les montagnes de la Sierra Morena pour se rendre à Madrid. Il fait connaissance dans une auberge de princesses maures qui lui prédisent de grands exploits. Mais il devra prouver son courage. D'après le roman éponyme de Jan Potocki.
Drama