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Żelazna ręka

1989

A stately historical drama of courtly scheming and old loyalties, unfolding with measured gravity and a sense of duty.

Directed by
Ryszard Ber
Starring
Jerzy Kryszak, Krzysztof Jasiński, Krzysztof Kolberger
Overview
In 1575 Transylvania, Captain Szymon Mroczek is sent by Prince Stephen Báthory to Warsaw to win support for his royal bid. Along the way he rescues Agata, disguised as a man, from a witchcraft trial, and they become inseparable allies. As Báthory marries Anna Jagiellon and ascends the throne, Mroczek navigates court intrigues, battles old friend Samuel Zborowski, and ultimately confronts Jan Zamoyski’s ambitions.

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Directed by
Ryszard Ber
Starring
Jerzy Kryszak, Krzysztof Jasiński, Krzysztof Kolberger
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • power
    • politics
    • betrayal
    • loyalty
    • ambition
    Places
    • single country house
    • big city
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex mild
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action4
    Horror1
    Humour2
    Realism7
    Romance3
    Tension5
    Darkness5
    Complexity6
    Emotional weight5

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    Directed by
    Ryszard Ber
    Starring
    Jerzy Kryszak, Krzysztof Jasiński, Krzysztof Kolberger
    Languages
    Polish

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