Bohdan Ziółkowski

In 1668 Polish colonel Michał Wołodyjowski, who recently retired to a monastery, is recalled to active duty and takes charge of Poland's eastern frontier defenses against invading Tatar hordes and Ottoman armies.

After graduating from maritime school, Marek goes on his first voyage.

A young doctor arrives in a sleepy village and becomes involved with secret tragedies plaguing the inhabitants.

Three ironic episodes showing how to get what every man dreams of - money, women and fame.

A biography of Nicholas Copernicus covering 50 years of the astronomer's life - from his studies in Europe to his theological work all the way to the creation of his magnum opus, On the Revolutions of the Celestial Spheres.

A new transport base employee rises up against corruption in the workplace.

Tadeusz documents his work as a driver by writing short stories to papers.

1945. A packed ferry drifts down the Vistula after its tow rope snaps. Only a single militiaman sees notices the ferry and organizes a rescue before the it drifts into the Gdańsk Bay, which is still full of mines.