Polskie drogi

Polskie drogi

1977 · 1 season · 11 eps · ★ 7.2 · War & Politics, Drama

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An epic, multi-threaded story about the fate of Poles during World War II. "Czas pogardy" was shown primarily from the perspective of two main characters - Lieutenant Władysław Niwiński and Leon Kuraś - a petty crook, but not without heroic traits. The authors of the series sought to show, in particular, everyday life under Nazi occupation in Poland.

Created by Janusz Morgenstern

Network: TVP

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