Aleksander Pociej

세계 역사상 가장 중요한 군사적 대립 중의 하나를 그린 방대하고 역사적인 벽화, <1920년 바르샤바 전투>는 두 명의 평범한 인간이 투쟁에 휘말리는 서사시적 이야기다. 이야기가 펼쳐지는 시간을 따라 극단적인 사건들이 역사와 삶의 변화를 드러낸다. (2011년 16회 부산국제영화제)

In IX century Europe, on the brink of Poland's birth, a cruel prince, Popiel, murders his cousins to ensure his son's succession. His crimes lead to an uprising of his subjects lead by the former commander of Popiel's army, Piastun, and a young hunter and warrior, Ziemowit. Meanwhile Ziemowit falls in love with Dziwa, lovely girl who is to become a priestess in the local temple ...

In the mid-17th century, Poland was the largest, most democratic, and most tolerant country in Europe. However, a tragic civil war brought about the gradual decline of the once glorious republic...

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.