Sylwester Szyszko

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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 PoorThursdays for the Poor · 1982
Thursdays 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 BeyondThe Voice from Beyond · 1962
The 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 lodyKoniec sezonu na lody · 1988
Koniec 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 GabrielDon Gabriel · 1966
Don 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 RowanRed Rowan · 1970
Red Rowan
★ 7.01970
MovieWar
The Polish Army fights to liberate Kołobrzeg from the Germans in the final months of World War 2.
Dark RiverDark River · 1974
Dark 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 ResistsWesterplatte Resists · 1967
Westerplatte 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 CoselCountess Cosel · 1968
Countess 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.

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The FogThe Fog · 1976
The Fog
★ 9.01976
MovieWarDrama
In the first months after the war, a period of confusion and fratricidal fighting, a Warsaw whack-job drafted into the ranks of the KBW gains the first life experiences that make him an informed citizen. Marian, a boy from Targówek, is serving in the KBW. His unit is sent to a village plagued by a band of NSZ. Marian becomes involved with a young teacher, Anka, whose brother is a member of the NSZ. During the final trial, Stefan is killed and Marian is seriously wounded and taken to the hospital. An investigation is carried out in the village. Marian does not admit that he knew about Stefan and his contacts with his sister. When he leaves the hospital, he does not find the girl, but their son, who is being cared for by Anka's parents. He takes the boy and returns to Targowek.

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