Sylwester Chęciński

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Sylwester Chęciński

Born May 21, 1930 · Susiec, Polska

Died December 8, 2021 · aged 91

Sylwester Chęciński (21 May 1930 – 8 December 2021) was a Polish film and television director. He was born in Susiec, Poland, on 21 May 1930. Chęciński died in Wrocław on 8 December 2021, at the age of 91. Chęciński was born on 21 May 1930 in Skwarki, Lublin Voivodeship. In 1950, he graduated from the 1st Secondary School of General Education named after Jędrzej Śniadeckiego in Dzierżoniów, and i…

Known For

Came the UhlansCame the Uhlans · 2006
Came the Uhlans
5.02006
MovieComedyDrama
In a post-State gmina Osiek, on August 15th the plaque commemorating the liberation of the town from the hands of the Bolsheviks in 1920 will be unveiled. Vogt wants the event to be festive and to contribute to the promotion a the forgotten gmina. He needs a veteran, but where will he find a veteran of the 1920 war? Marian, a village shopkeeper, promises to “find” a veteran in excha
LegendaLegenda · 1971
Legenda
4.31971
MovieWarDrama
Three children strike a deep friendship after a chance encounter during World War 2.
Winter TwilightWinter Twilight · 1957
Winter Twilight
6.21957
MovieDrama
Rumsza, the elderly railwayman, leading a sedate life with his wife, misses his only remaining son (two older boys were killed in the war). Joziuk finally returns from the military in the first scene but with the pregnant Zosia, while Rumsza expected him to marry Celinka, the daughter of Krywka, his only friend and neighbour. The hero will not accept the new situation; he throws his son and Zosia out of his house. Celinka is distressed but she still harbours hope for Joziuk. The birth of the child changes the situation: Rumsza accepts his son's relationship but Celinka decides to leave.
Take It EasyTake It Easy · 1974
Take It Easy
6.91974
MovieComedy
The main characters are the same two quarreling peasant families introduced in "Sami swoi" (Our Folks). The action of the film starts 18 years later. The old quarrels have been forgotten, but new problems keep popping up. They have no successors to inherit the farms. They invent a tricky and clever plan. The young granddaughter is to take over both of the farms after her marriage. Both Kargul and Pawlak have no rest until they carry out the plan. In the end, after numerous adventures and obstacles their cunning intrigue is fulfilled - the young marry and the land remains in the family's hands.
Controlled ConversationsControlled Conversations · 1991
Controlled Conversations
6.71991
MovieComedy
Ryszard Ochódzki receives a special assignment for UB - infiltrating the "Solidarity" party branch in Suwałki. His arriving there coincides with the imposition of martial law on Poland.
Big SharBig Shar · 1983
Big Shar
6.71983
MovieDrama
Fresh out of prison, a seasoned poker hustler finds himself teaching the trade to a young cab driver chasing his first big win.
Our FolksOur Folks · 1967
Our Folks
7.71967
MovieComedy
Two quarreling peasant families, who were forced to leave their lands after the war, are settled by accident on two neighboring farms.
Agnes 1946Agnes 1946 · 1964
Agnes 1946
4.31964
MovieDrama
A young teacher and a conservative mayor fight over influence in a village in Western Poland, all while falling in love with each other.

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