Once Upon a Time in Poland (2021)

Once Upon a Time in Poland (2021) poster

So close, yet so far. Although a bit exaggerated, this can be said about Poles and Czechs – neighbours and related nations. This powerful film builds on the contradictions of two worlds: Czech atheists vs. the exotic reality of a Catholic country. There is no shortage of amusing scenes. The filmmakers address passers-by, nuns, employees of the anti-Semitic Radio Maryja, a priest accused of sexual harassment, and an exorcist. Karel not only becomes an explorer who seeks to find the truth about Polish faith, but at another level also a pilgrim who, through the “path to film” wants to find faith himself. Last but not least, the documentary asks what has happened to Poland in recent years? Why is it as internally divided as Czechia?

Director: Filip Remunda, Vít Klusák
Genre: Documentary
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Pavel Jan
Cinematography: Martin Matiášek
Editing: Hana Dvořáčková
Production: Vernes, Hypermarket Film, Česká televize, Plesnar & Krauss Films, Peter Kerekes, Krakowskie Biuro Festiwalowe
Country: Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia
Language: Český
Original Language: cs
More Films by Director: Filip Remunda, Vít Klusák
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Once Upon a Time in Poland about?
So close, yet so far. Although a bit exaggerated, this can be said about Poles and Czechs – neighbours and related nations. This powerful film builds on the contradictions of two worlds: Czech atheists vs. the exotic reality of a Catholic country. There is no shortage of amusing scenes. The filmmakers address passers-by, nuns, employees of the anti-Semitic Radio Maryja, a priest accused of sexual harassment, and an exorcist. Karel not only becomes an explorer who seeks to find the truth about Polish faith, but at another level also a pilgrim who, through the “path to film” wants to find faith himself. Last but not least, the documentary asks what has happened to Poland in recent years? Why is it as internally divided as Czechia?
Who directed Once Upon a Time in Poland?
Once Upon a Time in Poland was directed by Filip Remunda, Vít Klusák.
Who stars in Once Upon a Time in Poland?
Once Upon a Time in Poland stars Miroslav Krobot.
What genre is Once Upon a Time in Poland?
Once Upon a Time in Poland is a Documentary film.
Where was Once Upon a Time in Poland produced?
Once Upon a Time in Poland was produced in Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia.