Jan Koecher

More Than Life At Stake Part One

The first of six episode compilations of the TV show released theatrically, featuring episodes 1 and 3.

The Doll

Set in the 19th century Warsaw. The indolence of aristocrats who, secure with their pensions, are too lazy to undertake new business risks, frustrates Wokulski. His ability to make money is respected but his lack of family and social rank is condescended to. Because of his "help" (in secret) to "the doll's" impecunious but influential father, the girl becomes aware of his affection.

The Siding

A journalist is preparing to take a train trip, when he is confronted by the spirit of professor Ryszpans who tells what happened to him. When he boarded a train standing on a siding, he encountered trackman Wiór with a newspaper informing about the crash of the train and the death of several passengers, including professor Ryszpans. The professor is joined by engineer Zniesławski, who has also heard of the impending disaster and is interested in it from the technical side. On hearing the news of an approaching catastrophe, other passengers leave the train in panic at the next station. However, trackman Wiór manages to hypnotize several travelers who continue with the journey. Ryszpans hears a roar and sees objects crumbling around him, and then turns into a shadow. After hearing the story, the journalist resigns from his train trip.

The Ashes

Set in the time of Napoleon wars, shows how the wars swept over the unfortunate Polish country at the beginning of the XIX-th century. Story revolves around the Polish legion under command of General Dabrowski, who then fought on Napoleon's side with the hopes of Poland's revival.

The Hot Line

Przybora, an engineer, undertakes the construction of a modern mine. His fiancée supports him in the hardships of his work.

Wyspa złoczyńców

A young museum worker sets out to find a treasure hidden in a small town.

Husband of His Wife

Mąż swojej żony (English: Husband of His Wife) is a Polish comedy from 1960 directed by Stanisław Bareja. The story of a newly married couple, Michał Karcz (composer) and sprinter Jadwiga Fołtasiówna-Karcz. Michał has to adjust to Jadwiga being much more famous and her fame and needs dominating their lives.

It Started Yesterday

Based on real events story of stealing methyl alcohol causing mass poisoning in town.

Kalosze szczęścia

Two fairies, Terencja and Felicja are in posession of the Lucky Rain Boots, which they intend to give to the most deserving person in the city of Kraków. However, they consistently fall into the wrong hands, creating a multitude of absurd and comedic situations.

Król Maciuś I

A 10-year old boy becomes a king after the death of his father and tries to bring reforms to the country, with varying results

Tajemnica dzikiego szybu

Two friends think that they've discovered a dangerous spy hiding in a mine shaft.

The Warsaw Debut

Polish composer Stanisław Moniuszko fights for the right to stage his opera "Halka".