Directing
Sylwester Szyszko
Born December 8, 1929 · Turek, Polska
Died October 18, 2015 · aged 85
Sylwester Szyszko (December 8, 1929 – October 18, 2015) was a Polish director and screenwriter. In 1958-59 he worked at the Łódź TVP center and at the "Czołówka" Film Studio, making documentaries and educational films.
Known For
Thursdays for the Poor · 1982Thursdays for the Poor
★ 7.21982
MovieDrama
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.
The Voice from Beyond · 1962The Voice from Beyond
★ 5.81962
MovieDrama
A doctor, though not having finished his studies, earns a living providing medical advice. A former nurse enters the stage, saying she hears voices from "the other world". At first, they can exploit gullible victims without problems, but soon the authorities begin showing in these quacks.
Koniec sezonu na lody · 1988Koniec sezonu na lody
★ 7.01988
MovieCrime
The owner of an ice cream parlor in a coastal town is murdered. The investigation is conducted by platoon leader Rogowski, but soon he is joined by Lieutenant Joanna Szczęsna from the voivodeship headquarters.
Don Gabriel · 1966Don Gabriel
★ 10.01966
MovieComedyWar
The first Polish film to discuss the failure of September 1939 Polish-German war, seen from the point of view of a university intellectual, fascinated by German culture, who decides to take active part in the conflict.
Red Rowan · 1970Red Rowan
★ 7.01970
MovieWar
The Polish Army fights to liberate Kołobrzeg from the Germans in the final months of World War 2.
Dark River · 1974Dark River
★ 6.01974
MovieDramaWar
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.
Westerplatte Resists · 1967Westerplatte Resists
★ 7.11967
MovieWarDrama
Westerplatte is a small peninsula at the entry to the Gdańsk Harbour. Before World War II, it functioned as a Polish ammunition depot in the Free City of Danzig. Its crew consisted of one infantry company and a group of civilians, 182 people in total. It was the only Polish guard-post at the mouth of the Vistula River, with as little as five sentries, one field cannon, two anti-armour guns and four mortars. The first shots of World War II were fired there. This film tells the story of Westerplatte's courageous defenders.
Countess Cosel · 1968Countess Cosel
★ 7.01968
MovieHistoryRomance
The Countess Cosel is based on the true story of the beautiful Anna Constantia of Brockdorff, a German noblewoman who became a mistress of Augustus the Strong, King of Poland and Elector of Saxony in 1704.










