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Release Date:
January 23, 2026
Original Title:
Wielka Warszawska
Genres:
Action | Drama
Production Companies:
MTL Maxfilm
Production Countries:
Poland
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
A story about a young jockey dreaming of a sports career. The culmination of these dreams is participation in the most important race in Poland - Great Warsaw Race. The main character - Krzysiek enters the horse racing world with the naivety of a novice and enthusiast. Only after some time does he realize that races are a network of dependencies, powerful interests and manipulation of results. The boy believes that he can change this, especially since the country is on the brink of great changes. The fall of communism gives hope that the future will only be better, and the rules clearer. However, in the world of corruption and dirty tricks, it is difficult to remain flawless. Will Krzysiek be able to resist big money and a fast career? How much is he willing to sacrifice to destroy the prevailing system?
Adaptation:
Bartłomiej Ignaciuk
Costume Design:
Malgorzata Gwiazdecka
Joanna Pamuła
Director:
Bartłomiej Ignaciuk
Director of Photography:
Klaudiusz Dwulit
Editor:
Andrzej Kowalski
Interior Designer:
Izabela Cieszko
Makeup Artist:
Marcin Rodak
Original Music Composer:
Jan Komar
Producer:
Alicja Grawon-Jaksik
Production Design:
Janusz Mazurczak
Screenplay:
Bartłomiej Ignaciuk
Sound:
Teresa Bagińska
Writer:
Jan Purzycki
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