Ewa Szykulska

Set in Lodz in 1930's. After six years in jail, framed for bankrobbery by an accomplice, the legendary Kwinto has only revenge on his mind. He is a safecracker in the old style, a thief with a sebse of pride and loyalty. Upon leaving the jail he learns that his friend with whom he played in the jazz band has been murdered by the same guy - now a bank president - who sent him to prison. Kramer hopes to keep Kwinto's mouth shut by paying him off, but at the same time he hires a paid gun to kill him... (imdb)

A sequel to "Vabank" (1981), introduces the same characters entangled in a duel between a former safe-cracker and a crooked bank manager. Imprisoned ex-banker Kramer breaks out with the help of recently released accomplice and wants to get even with his nemezis, Kwinto... (imdb)

Three unsophisticated, slightly chunky village girls come to Warsaw to meet boys. The first place that they go to when they arrive is an old-school, typical communist café and order a whipped cream dessert. Two young men, who see them ordering the dessert, and want to get talking to them, order another three of the same dessert and send it to the girls table. The girls force themselves to eat all the desserts so as not to appear rude to the young men...

A superhero comedy modeled on detective films and comic strip parodies, The Hydro-Riddle begins during a Warsaw heat-wave, in which the city's water supply has inexplicably vanished. Scientists and a detective desperately try to solve the mystery.

A gray border, dull village. Time seems to have stopped in this place. The appearance of a beautiful woman breaks the monotonous way of life and challenges the colorless group of men and makes them come out of their shells. (imdb)

This historical detective story features a young police inspector, Erast Fandorin. Fandorin's adventures take place in the Russian Empire of the late 19th century, and he regularly finds himself at the center of key historical events, including development of Masonic and Revolutionary movements. (Wikipedia)

Three short stories about money, women and fame.

A funny illustration of Polish reality of communism of the 1960's. (imdb)

An unemployed postal clerk from the province goes to Warsaw in search of a job. By chance, he finds an invitation to a government ban on the street. The row made to the director of the prime minister's office makes him the hero of the evening. This is how Nikodem Dyzm's dizzying career begins.

Three young friends travel round Poland and do the living acting out religious scenes and selling holy photo images at church fairs. Problems appear right after the theft of their camera.

A 40-year-old sculptor returns home to witness the baptism of his young nephew. His return prompts a series of flashbacks to his youth and the political upheaval experienced by his family and friends.