Andrzej Żarnecki
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Biography: Biography not available
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Łódź, łódzkie, Polska
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Deathday: January 30, 2014
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From a Far Country
Overview: This heroic story follows the life of Karol Wojtyla, a Polish Roman catholic who ascends the throne of St. Peter as Pope John Paul II. As a young boy, Karol is a bright and talented student. Archbishop Sapieha recognizes the very special, moving qualities Karol possesses and encourages him to consider the priesthood. Although determined to study Polish literature, Karol turns to the church; he is ordained and studies in Italy, France, and Belgium. Torn by fear and repression in post-Stalin Eastern Europe, Karol becomes a poisonous thorn in the communists' side. His deer reverence and commitment return him to Poland as Pope John Paul II.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-09-15
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In Broad Daylight
Overview: Set in 1905. The story focuses on a young and inexperienced man in a revolutionary execution squad. He does his killing job out of idealism, and for the love of a woman. The young student murders a Russian spy and is afterwards arrested by the police. Much to his surprise he is released after a session with the traitor-judge, hinting at some leaks in the organisation. Student reports his suspicions back to the organisation, but in response is given a new hit mission.
Genres: History Drama
Original Language: pl
Release Date: 1981-03-16
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Na własną prośbę
Overview: The story is of an engineer in conflict with his superior. He won't go along with the ususal corruption and conformity. He is left to himself amid indifference and ineptitude by his fellow workers and the management.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: pl
Release Date: 1980-05-06
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Who Never Lived
Overview: A young, charismatic priest John, his time missionary in Africa, every day helping Warsaw young people addicted to drugs. Unconventional methods, which are used in pastoral work, raise many doubts about his superiors. Surprisingly, however, his life undergoes a sudden transformation when routine testing finds out that he is HIV positive.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: pl
Release Date: 2006-09-11
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Barrier
Overview: A dream-like meditation on post-industrial life in Communist Poland.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: pl
Release Date: 1966-11-18
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The Four Seasons
Overview: A portrait of the director's family painted against a backdrop of changing seasons. A deep reflection on the meaning of existence and the inevitability of passing time and death.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: pl
Release Date: 1985-09-01
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A Year of the Quiet Sun
Overview: Shortly after World War II an American soldier (Norman) and a Polish refugee (Emilia) fall in love. Eventually he will return to the U.S. and both expect that she will soon follow him with her mother. Emilia's mother is sick, but will recover with the right medicine. But the mother, and not Emilia, knows that there will only be one ticket...
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: pl
Release Date: 1984-09-09
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The Detective and Death
Overview: In a European city agitated by racial unrest, a powerful tycoon must face the only thing he cannot deceive or corrupt: death. Meanwhile, a detective tries to find the woman he loves, and, at the same time, an innocent young woman follows him with the crazy purpose of bringing her son, who has been killed in the crib by a gunman, back to life.
Genres: Thriller Drama
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1994-09-30
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Overview: After being drafted into military service, a Polish student spends his last day coming to terms with his estranged wife, visiting old friends, and savoring some last moments of freedom.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: pl
Release Date: 1965-11-18
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Przyspieszenie
Overview: A movie director finds himself in a mid-life crisis
Genres: Drama
Original Language: pl
Release Date: 1985-03-04
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Taming the Floods
Overview: Taming the Floods fulfills the dream of the landscape architect Jan Dijkstra: he can design an area in Poland that is regularly flooded by the river. Dijkstra wants to create a large nature reserve where people no longer have any influence: an area where the river can run its course and wolves can be set free. The fanatical landscape architect however does not bear in mind the needs of the local people. His younger colleague David is eventually sent to Poland to get things organised. Taming the Floods is a mixture of documentary and feature in which all the scenes are borrowed from situations which really happen or have happened. Alongside actors, roles are played by the local people, including farmers and a priest.
Genres: Documentary Drama
Original Language: nl
Release Date: 1999-07-01
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Niezwykłe przygody Pana Kleksa
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Original Language: pl
Release Date: 1980-04-07
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The Leaves Have Fallen
Overview: Two years after the war, during a train trip, Henryk (20) recollects the occupation period. He passes different train stations and recollects various situations from the past: his family life, working in a garage, guerrilla warfare, the fear that accompanied him every day. He’s looking at the travellers’ faces, including the ones who have survived the war.
Genres: War Drama
Original Language: pl
Release Date: 1975-11-17
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Possession
Overview: A married couple is unsuccessfully trying to have a child. The woman decides to bring her husband closer to another woman.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: pl
Release Date: 1973-06-19
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The Moth
Overview: This is psychological drama by Tomasz Zygadlo begins as a straightforward story. Jan is the host of a nightly talk show in which he counsels people who call in with their problems. He is dedicated to helping these lonely souls but becomes increasingly disturbed when his co-workers and supervisors at the radio station do not appreciate his program; they seem unable to grasp the importance of what he is doing. Aside from that, Jan's private life is frayed around the edges. His wife is a heavy drinker and his mistress has no comprehension about who he is or what he is doing. Jan's frustration over this lack of recognition builds to an explosive level, threatening to upset the balance of his daily life.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: pl
Release Date: 1980-10-10
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Alone in the City
Overview: Because of having a one-day plane delay, Konrad has to spend 24 hours wandering around Warsaw, visiting old friends and meeting some new ones.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: pl
Release Date: 1965-12-25
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The Structure of Crystal
Overview: Two friends who used to study physics together are forced to make tough decisions as their lives take different paths.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: pl
Release Date: 1969-10-14
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Wystrzał
Overview: Study of a man obsessively seeking revenge.
Genres: TV Movie Drama
Original Language: pl
Release Date: 1966-04-18
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Master
Overview: A young actor preparing for the part of Macbeth recalls his wartime memories connected with his mentor.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: pl
Release Date: 1966-10-07
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Our God's Brother
Overview: In this adaptation of an historical play by Pope John Paul II, painter Albert Chmielowski decides to devote his life to helping the homeless.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-06-08
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Wherever You Are...
Overview: An Uruguayan diplomat brings his new wife with him on a business trip to Poland in the summer immediately preceding the outbreak of World War II.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-09-11
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Poniedziałek
Overview: The film is set in one day (the title Monday) in the small Silesian town (Świdnica). Manny (pin) drives a delivery van in the warehouse. His boss (Tomasz Stanko) did not pay him the money, because the liquidity due to lending to people who can not repay their debts to him. Manny calls for overdue payments from the employer, but instead of cash gives him a notebook with the names of their debtors. Desperate Manny, seeing no other way to recover the money, he decides to forcibly pull money from debtors. To help recruit David (Paul Kukiz) - his trusted friend from the army. After a short deliberation begins debt collection to your account.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: pl
Release Date: 1999-04-29
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