Władysław Terlecki

Stefan Starzyński, the mayor of Warsaw, organizes life in the capital in September 1939 and lift the inhabitants' spirits via radio announcements. After the surrender, he does not use his last chance to escape.

A young journalist is arrested for freethinking ideas and placed in a cell with a famous safe-breaker and a former cleric, who murdered his mistress' husband.

The final stage of the great artist's life, a stage in which Witkacy decides to destroy himself. A growing sense of danger, the futility of all actions, and fear of what is to come accompany him constantly during his escape from Warsaw to the East at the outbreak of World War II. Everyday facts and events are intertwined in the film with reminiscences and images from his life, supported by the artist's inner monologue. The style of narration and the way of filming make the film a poignant study of the writer's inner disintegration. By emphasizing the painterly quality of the image and introducing dreamlike themes, Kluba captures on screen the characteristics of both Witkacy's playwriting and painting.

The 8th Plenum of the PZPR is underway. Passengers waiting for a train learn that their traffic has stopped.

Portrays the power struggle between the king of Poland, Bolesław the Bold, and the Bishop of Kraków, Stanisław Szczepanowski.

Set in 1905. The story focuses on a young and inexperienced man in a revolutionary execution squad. He does his killing job out of idealism, and for the love of a woman. The young student murders a Russian spy and is afterwards arrested by the police. Much to his surprise he is released after a session with the traitor-judge, hinting at some leaks in the organisation. Student reports his suspicions back to the organisation, but in response is given a new hit mission.

A film crew arrives at an eighty-year-old writer's mansion to interview him. The behavior of the host's wife raises concerns in one of the reporters.

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The outstanding actress Klara Naimska (Zofia Mrozowska) is celebrating her artistic jubilee. Final preparations are underway for the premiere of "Women's House" for its benefit performance. The artist is besieged by journalists, directors and documentary filmmakers. The anniversary makes her reflect on the meaning of her own life and work. The actress, although surrounded by admirers and friends, feels lonely and misunderstood. Her reflections are contrasted with the manner of the manicurist Angelika (Emilia Krakowska), a woman not burdened with popularity and the stresses and sacrifices associated with her. Klara's deliberations are interrupted by a call for the jubilee premiere.