Acting
Andrzej Żarnecki
Born June 1, 1935 · Łódź, łódzkie, Polska
Died January 30, 2014 · aged 78
No biography available.
Known For
A Year of the Quiet Sun · 1984A Year of the Quiet Sun
★ 6.51984
MovieRomanceDrama
Shortly after World War II an American soldier (Norman) and a Polish refugee (Emilia) fall in love. Eventually he will return to the U.S. and both expect that she will soon follow him with her mother. Emilia's mother is sick, but will recover with the right medicine. But the mother, and not Emilia, knows that there will only be one ticket...
The Detective and Death · 1994The Detective and Death
★ 3.81994
MovieThrillerDrama
In a European city agitated by racial unrest, a powerful tycoon must face the only thing he cannot deceive or corrupt: death. Meanwhile, a detective tries to find the woman he loves, and, at the same time, an innocent young woman follows him with the crazy purpose of bringing her son, who has been killed in the crib by a gunman, back to life.
The Structure of Crystal · 1969The Structure of Crystal
★ 7.11969
MovieDrama
Two friends who used to study physics together are forced to make tough decisions as their lives take different paths.
From a Far Country · 1981From a Far Country
★ 4.61981
MovieDramaHistory
This heroic story follows the life of Karol Wojtyla, a Polish Roman catholic who ascends the throne of St. Peter as Pope John Paul II. As a young boy, Karol is a bright and talented student. Archbishop Sapieha recognizes the very special, moving qualities Karol possesses and encourages him to consider the priesthood. Although determined to study Polish literature, Karol turns to the church; he is ordained and studies in Italy, France, and Belgium. Torn by fear and repression in post-Stalin Eastern Europe, Karol becomes a poisonous thorn in the communists' side. His deer reverence and commitment return him to Poland as Pope John Paul II.
Wystrzał · 1966Wystrzał
★ 5.31966
MovieTV MovieDrama
Study of a man obsessively seeking revenge.
Our God's Brother · 1997Our God's Brother
★ 5.61997
MovieDrama
In this adaptation of an historical play by Pope John Paul II, painter Albert Chmielowski decides to devote his life to helping the homeless.
Who Never Lived · 2006Who Never Lived
★ 5.32006
MovieDrama
A young, charismatic priest John, his time missionary in Africa, every day helping Warsaw young people addicted to drugs. Unconventional methods, which are used in pastoral work, raise many doubts about his superiors. Surprisingly, however, his life undergoes a sudden transformation when routine testing finds out that he is HIV positive.
Barrier · 1966Barrier
★ 6.81966
MovieDramaRomance
A dream-like meditation on post-industrial life in Communist Poland.
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