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Władysław Kowalski has 5 titles in the CriticCrunch catalog across a career spanning the 1980s through the 2010s.
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Véronique is a beautiful young French woman who aspires to be a renowned singer; Weronika lives in Poland, has a similar career goal and looks identical to Véronique, though the two are not related. The film follows both women as they contend with the ups and downs of their individual lives, with Véronique embarking on an unusual romance with Alexandre Fabbri, a puppeteer who may be able to help her with her existential issues.
Dir. Krzysztof Kieślowski · With Irène Jacob, Halina Gryglaszewska, Philippe Volter

Set in communist Poland of the 80s the movie depicts early career of cardio surgeon Zbigniew Religa.
Dir. Łukasz Palkowski · With Tomasz Kot, Piotr Głowacki, Szymon Piotr Warszawski
As a high school student, Majka bore a child, Ania, whom Majka’s mother, Ewa, has been raising as her own. Now that Majka is ready for motherhood, Ewa refuses to let go, leading Majka to kidnap her own daughter, with unexpected emotional consequences.
Dir. Krzysztof Kieślowski · With Anna Polony, Maja Barełkowska, Władysław Kowalski
In a future world, young people are increasingly becoming addicted to an illegal (and potentially deadly) battle simulation game called Avalon. When Ash, a star player, hears of rumors that a more advanced level of the game exists somewhere, she gives up her loner ways and joins a gang of explorers. Even if she finds the gateway to the next level, will she ever be able to come back to reality?
Dir. Mamoru Oshii · With Małgorzata Foremniak, Władysław Kowalski, Jerzy Gudejko

On September 1st, 1939, Nazi Germany invades Poland, unleashing World War II. On September 17th, the Soviet Red Army crosses the border. The Polish army, unable to fight on two fronts, is defeated. Thousands of Polish men, both military and government officials, are captured by the invaders. Their fate will only be known several years later.
Dir. Andrzej Wajda · With Andrzej Chyra, Maja Ostaszewska, Artur Żmijewski
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