Inc MGE
Language
Polish
Description
From Jan Jakub Kolski comes the story of a famed military officer nearing the end of his own life. Before he can rest in peace, he must fulfill the traditional obligation of passing his sword on to his grandson. The problem is, his son is unmarried and there are few prospects. After much scheming, a potential mate moves into the neighborhood."--Polishflix.com website.
Language
Polish
Description
"Pawel and Magda escape to a secluded old house where Pawel once spent his summers. What they don't realize is that Pawel's younger brother Piotr has run away from juvenile hall and is hiding at the house. The brothers' reunion becomes a cruel, yet emotional contest when criminal friends of Piotr's arrive at the house and threaten Pawel and Magda. Only Piotr can stop the cruel game - but does he want to?"--Container.
9) Reich
Language
Polish
Description
Alex and Andre are typical hit men who face death and violence every day but also understand love. They would like to start a new life but their involvement in the criminal underground is too deep.
Language
Polish
Description
With lots of passion Maniek Kosela runs a farm in an attractive area of the city. It is surrounded by skycrapers, flashing neons, sounds of cars from the highway. Businessmen in black limos flock to Kosela s house. They dream about getting this land. They will pay any money for it. But Kosela has his own plan.
11) Pan Tadeusz
Language
Polish
Description
"A grand and patriotic tale of Poland's struggle for freedom just before Napoleon's war with Russia. Written in poetic style by Adam Mickiewicz, this story follows two feuding Polish families as they overcome their old conflicts and petty lives. However, they are able unite as one with the patriotic and rebelious efforts to free the country they deeply love from Russian control."--Container insert.
13) Ziemia obiecana
Language
Polish
Description
Interpretation of a classic epic depicting the changes in values ushered in by the industrial revolution. Three friends build a factory in Lodz but are sidetracked by local politics and a dangerous love affair.
Language
Polish
Description
Ryszard Ochódzki, called "Teddy Bear" by his friends, president of a sports club, is about to go abroad with his team. During passports control it turns out that several pages in his passport are missing, which makes crossing the border impossible. The only way to obtain a new passport is to find a double. After a number of hilarious adventures, Ochódzki gets on the plane only to spot his former wife.
Language
Polish
Description
While in prison, a small-time cheat nicknamed "Lawstorant" is planning the perfect heist in order to ensure his wealth. Upon getting out of prison, he teams up with "Fragler, " a risk taker, prostitute Monika, and a drunk to set up a phony warehouse. Their plans for success are altered due to a plethora of women, intrigues, organized crime, and greed.
Language
Polish
Description
The story of a spirited ten-year-old girl who has run away from her proudly affluent parents in town and finds grudging refuge with the slightly slovenly caretaker of an abandoned farm, an ex-teacher.
A story of an adult man and a teenage girl's friendship, set in post-Communist Czech Republic.
Language
Polish
Description
"Angel Giordano, unable to return to heaven, stays optimistic while living with so many unhappy humans on earth. But Giordano is deeply shocked with his first experience of 'maleness' and old friends in heaven take pity on him, arranging a meeting with the only person on earth who can help Giordano overcome his deep sadness. Giordano discovers that love on earth brings great[er] happiness than he ever experienced in heaven."-- Container.
Language
Polish
Description
"Royal Cupbearer Raptusiewicz resides in one half of a castle with the other half inhabited by his hated rival Regent Milczek. Raptusiewicz wishes to marry the Podstolina (widow of the Lord High Steward) for her money, while the Podstolina herself seeks a wealthy match. Regent Milczek's wish, on the other hand, is to bring about the union of his son Waclaw with the Podstolina. To complicate matters more, Waclaw is in love with Klara, ward and niece...