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Piotr Adamczyk is a popular Polish film, television and stage actor. He garnered international acclaim for his portrayal of Pope John Paul II in the film "Karol, A Man Who Became Pope" which was seen by no less than eight hundred million people worldwide.

Known for his versatility, Adamczyk has consistently surprised audiences with his ability to embody vastly different characters ranging from anguished saints to ruthless oppressors, from melancholy composers to love sick fools.

Having honed his craft on theatre stages at home and abroad, Adamczyk broke into film with great momentum. His portrayal of Stawrogin in Dostoyevsky's "The Possessed" established him as a leading man and led him to the role that would propel him to Polish stardom: Frederic Chopin in "Chopin, Desire of Love".

His renown would only grow following his tour de force performance as Pope John Paul II in the two part Italian production - "Karol the Man Who Became Pope" and "The Pope - the Man". The films vast and international viewership would extend his popularity beyond Poland to Italy, Latin America and many other countries. Adamczyk also managed to build on his popularity abroad by performing at the Sala Uno Theatre in Rome (entirely in Italian), by playing in Liliana Cavani's movie "Einstein" and in the Portuguese mega production "Second Life".

Adamczyk has appeared in around 100 theatre, television and film productions. His nuanced portrayal of the Gestapo officer Lars Rainer in the hugely popular Polish television series "Days of Glory" won him acclaim and accolades, while his comedic performances on the hit show "Przepis na Zycie" (A Recipe for Life) endeared him to an ever widening fan base. In addition to having won numerous awards at international film festivals in Italy, China and Ukraine, Adamczyk was honored with the prestigious Gloria Artis medal for outstanding contributions to Polish culture.

Adamczyk has also had over 800 radio roles and is an accomplished voice actor. He has contributed his talents to such characters as Melman the Giraffe in "Madagascar", Zigzag McQueen in "Cars" and Syndrome in "The Incredibles", to name but a few. One of his latest roles was that of Maximilian Kolbe in the Mexican American 3D animated motion capture film "Max and Me".

Upcoming releases in 2016, starring Adamczyk, include the European production "Framed", "Max and Me", "Slaba Plec" (The Weaker Sex) and a sequel to one of Poland's biggest box office hits of the last decade: "Letter to Santa 2".

Krzysztof Kieslowski graduated from Lódz Film School in 1969, and became a documentary, TV and feature film director and scriptwriter. Before making his first film for TV, Przejscie podziemne (1974) (The Underground Passage), he made a number of short documentaries. His next TV title, Personnel (1975) (The Staff), took the Grand Prix at Mannheim Film Festival. His first full-length feature was The Scar (1976) (The Scar). In 1978 he made the famous documentary From a Night Porter's Point of View (1979) (Night Porter's Point of View), and in 1979 - a feature Camera Buff (1979) (Camera Buff), which was acclaimed in Poland and abroad. Everything he did from that point was of highest artistic quality.

Kasia Koleczek was born on 30 November 1984 in Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland. She is an actress and writer, known for Press (2018), Bridget Jones's Baby (2016) and Father Brown (2013).

Zuzanna Szadkowski played Dorota in the CW's "Gossip Girl." She was Nurse Pell on the Cinemax series from Steven Soderbergh, "The Knick." Other television credits include "Search Party," "The Good Wife," "Elementary," "Girls," "Guiding Light" and "The Sopranos." Theatre credits include Uncle Romeo Vanya Juliet (WSJ Performance of the Year 2018); The Crucible; and Peter Pan with Bedlam; queens at LCT3; The Comedy of Errors as part of The Public Theater's Mobile Shakespeare Unit; King Philip's Head... with Clubbed Thumb; Love, Loss and What I Wore on Off-Broadway; The 39 Steps at Actors Theatre of Louisville; The Merry Wives of Windsor at Two River Theater; and King Lear at Bristol Riverside Theatre. MFA from the A.R.T. Institute at Harvard. Zuzanna lives in Brooklyn, NY.

Maria Debska, hailing from Poland, has carved a dynamic path as a celebrated actress whose magnetic presence on stage and screen has made her a standout figure in the entertainment world. Known for her emotional depth and versatility, she effortlessly shifts between complex roles, whether in gritty contemporary dramas, period pieces, or experimental theater. Her journey began with a passion for storytelling that led her to hone her craft at the prestigious Ludwik Solski Academy for the Dramatic Arts in Kraków, where she developed a reputation for fearlessly tackling challenging material. This foundation propelled her into Poland's vibrant theater scene, where she became a familiar face in productions that blended raw intensity with poetic subtlety, earning acclaim for performances that left audiences both moved and unsettled.

While theater remains close to her heart, Debska's transition to film and television showcased her ability to connect with broader audiences. She gained widespread recognition for her role in the critically acclaimed series *1983*, a dystopian thriller that explored an alternate reality where Poland never shook off communist rule. Her portrayal of a determined lawyer navigating political intrigue highlighted her knack for balancing quiet resilience with explosive emotion. Beyond genre work, she's embraced roles in intimate character-driven films, often collaborating with directors who prioritize nuanced storytelling over spectacle. Her work in projects like *I Never Cry*, a poignant exploration of grief and family ties, underscored her gift for conveying vulnerability without sentimentality.

Debska's artistic curiosity extends beyond acting; she's championed interdisciplinary projects that merge theater, music, and visual art, reflecting her belief in the transformative power of collaborative creativity. Off-camera, she's an advocate for mental health awareness and gender equality, using her platform to amplify conversations around social issues in Poland. Though she avoids the trappings of celebrity culture, her authenticity and dedication to her craft have solidified her status as a respected figure in Central European arts. Whether embodying historical figures, modern antiheroes, or abstract theatrical concepts, Maria Debska infuses every role with a rare blend of intellect and heart, proving that true artistry lies in the courage to explore the messy, beautiful complexity of human experience.

A literature and philosophy graduate, with extensive post-graduate work at Oxford on German literature, Polish-born Pawel Pawlikowski started as a documentary filmmaker in British television.

His second feature, Last Resort (2000), earned him international critical acclaim at numerous festivals, including Toronto and Sundance, and won the 2001 British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) award for "Most Promising Newcomer in British Film."

His next film, My Summer of Love (2004), won the Alexander Korda Award for Best British Film at the BAFTA Awards in 2005.

Olga Sosnovska was born on 21 May 1972 in Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland. She is an actress, known for MI-5 (2002), Ocean's Thirteen (2007) and Human Target (2010). She has been married to Sendhil Ramamurthy since 19 July 1999. They have two children.

Having graduated from FAMU in Prague film (1971), Agnieszka Holland returned to Poland and began her film career working with Krzysztof Zanussi as assistant director, and Andrzej Wajda as her mentor. Her first feature film was PROVINCIAL ACTORS (1978), one of the flagship pictures of the "cinema of moral disquiet" and the winner of the International Critics Prize at the Cannes Film Festival in 1980. Subsequently, she made the films FEVER (1980) and THE LONELY WOMAN (1981). In 1981, just before the declaration of the state of emergency in Poland, Agnieszka Holland emigrated to France.

She directed ANGRY HARVEST (1985) which was nominated for a foreign-language Oscar. Her film EUROPA EUROPA (1990) also received a U.S. Academy Award nomination (best screenplay) and IN DARKNESS (2011) was again nominated as best foreign-language film. She also collaborated with her friend Krzysztof Kieslowski on the screenplay of his trilogy, THREE COLOURS (1993).

Holland's other films include TO KILL A PRIEST (1988), OLIVIER, OLIVIER (1992), THE SECRET GARDEN (1993), TOTAL ECLIPSE (1995), WASHINGTON SQUARE (1997), THE THIRD MIRACLE (1999), SHOT IN THE HEART (2001), JULIE WALKING HOME (2001), COPYING BEETHOVEN (2006), IN DARKNESS (2011), BURNING BUSH (2013), SPOOR (2017), MR. JONES (2019) and CHARLATAN (2020). She also directed several episodes of many notable TV series, including THE WIRE, JAG, COLD CASE, TREME (for the pilot of the latter she was nominated for an Emmy) and HOUSE OF CARDS. Agnieszka Holland has also written or co-written screenplays for films made by other directors and directed plays for Polish television. She was elected chairwoman of the Board of the European Film Academy in 2014 and was elected as its President in 2021.

Agnieszka Grochowska is a renowned Polish movie, television, and theatre actress. She graduated from the Aleksander Zelwerowicz Theatre Academy in Warsaw. Grochowska has starred in numerous acclaimed films, including In Darkness (2011), Shameless (2012), and Walesa: Man of Hope (2013). Her performances have earned her multiple awards and nominations. In addition to her acting career, Grochowska is also involved in various philanthropic activities.

Joanna Krupa was born on 23 April 1979 in Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland. She is an actress and producer, known for Planet of the Apes (2001), CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) and The Underground Comedy Movie (1999). She has been married to Douglas Nunes since 4 August 2018. They have one child. She was previously married to Romain Zago.

Zofia Wichlacz is a Polish actress who has made a significant impact in the film industry. She attended the theatre center "U Machulskich". She started her acting career in 2013. Wichlacz first gained recognition for her role in the movie Warsaw 44 (2014), for which she won the Golden Lion for the best female role during the 39th Gdynia Film Festival and the Eagle for the revelation of the year in the 17th Polish Film Awards. In 2019, she starred in the drama series DNA (2019), a multi-company production about illegal adoptions. That same year, she portrayed Kasia, a Polish waitress, in the British drama series World on Fire (2019).

Romuald Andrzej Klos was born on 5 February 1956 in Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland. He is an actor, known for The Passion of the Christ (2004), Conclave (2024) and Amanti e segreti (2004).

Anna Mucha is a Polish actress and television personality. She gained early recognition for her role as Danka Dresner in the film Schindler's List (1993). She is best known for her role as Magda Marszalek in the TV series M jak milosc (2000). She won the 10th season of the Polish TV show Taniec z gwiazdami (2005) in 2009.

Paulina Galazka is a Polish actress. She graduated from the National Film School in Lodz in 2013. She gained early recognition for her role as Aska Dworzak in the TV series Pierwsza milosc (2004). She is best known for portraying Emi in the film Girls to Buy (2021). Her acting career includes performances at Teatr Ateneum in Warsaw.

Dariusz Wolski is a Polish film and music video cinematographer. He is best known for Crimson Tide (1995), Dark City (1998), the Pirates of the Caribbean film series, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007), The Martian (2015) and All the Money in the World (2017).

Many of his collaborations include working with film directors like Ridley Scott, Rob Marshall, Tony Scott, Gore Verbinski and Tim Burton.

Wolski has also worked on several music videos with artists such as Elton John, Eminem, David Bowie, Sting, Aerosmith, and Neil Young.

Julia Wieniawa-Narkiewicz was born on 23 December 1998 in Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland. She is an actress and composer, known for The Hater (2020), Small World (2021) and Nobody Sleeps in the Woods Tonight (2020).

Weronika Rosati is an international actress. Born in 1984 in Warsaw, her Polish-American-Hungarian mother is a famous fashion designer and her Italian father is a respected politician/economist now a deputy at the European Parliament. She has been working in films since she was a teenager. She became a Polish sensation after appearing in numerous popular TV series and achieved both stardom and recognition at the age of 19 with her first silver screen appearance in the lead female role of Gemma in 'Pitbull' - a cop thriller classic.

She attended the prestigious Lodz Film School, and then moved to New York where for two years she studied at the Lee Strasberg Institute. In the meantime, she continued her career in Polish film working with such renowned filmmakers as Krzysztof Zanussi in 'Foreign Body' (which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival), Agnieszka Holland in 'In Darkness' (nominated for an Oscar for Best Foreign Film), and in many other feature films and TV shows. In 2013, Weronika played Pestka, a young Jewish woman trying to save her sister from death, in the World War II-drama 'Manhunt', which received international critical acclaim. The role earned Weronika her first Polish Film Academy Award nomination for Best Actress and won her the Pola Negri Award. Rosati works often in France, where she lived as a child, and also speaks fluent French. She played a lead in a TV film for France 2 television in 'La Dame de Pique' and in Jerome Salle's 'Burma Conspiracy' opposite Tomer Sisley and Sharon Stone.

Her first big break-through in the US came in 2011 when she was cast by Michael Mann in 'Luck', the HBO original TV series starring Dustin Hoffman. She played a poker dealer Naomi , the love interest of Jason Gedrick's character and appeared in four episodes. From then she worked constantly on other TV shows and films including season 2 of 'True Detective', 'NCIS', 'The Iceman' with Michael Shannon, 'Bullet to the Head' opposite Sylvester Stallone, directed by Walter Hill, 'Last Vegas' with Michael Douglas and 'Rosemary's Baby' for NBC.

In 2015, Weronika completed 'USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage', a highly anticipated World War II-drama directed by Mario Van Peebles, where she played the wife of Nicolas Cage's character. She also appeared as a guest star on TBS comedy show 'The Detour', as a French agent in a lead guest role on the popular show 'Supernatural' directed by John Badham, and in a historical epic international co-production 'I'll Find You' directed by Martha Coolidge where she stars opposite Stellan Skarsgaard. In 2020, she co-starred in the critically acclaimed drama 'Never Gonna Snow Again' directed by Malgoska Szumowska and Michal Englert, which premiered in Main competition of the Venice Film Festival.

Rosati is a household name in Europe where she was also a spokesperson for Avon Cosmetics and Pantene, among others. She splits time between Warsaw and Los Angeles.

Michalina Olszanska is a Polish actress, writer, violinist, and vocalist. She began her violin studies at the age of seven. She studied at the Aleksander Zelwerowicz Theatre Academy in Warsaw. She is recognized for her performances in I, Olga Hepnarova (2016) where she played the title role, and Mathilde (2017) where she portrayed Mathilde Kschessinska. She also appeared in the movie Sobibor (2018).

Miroslaw Zbrojewicz is a renowned Polish actor, often cast in the roles of tough guys and gangsters. He graduated from the Aleksander Zelwerowicz Theatre Academy in Warsaw. His theatrical debut was on June 14, 1981, in the role of Sukiennik in "Mistrz Piotr Pathelin" at the Lubuski Teatr im. L. Kruczkowskiego in Zielona Góra. He has worked in various theaters such as Teatr Pracowni in Warsaw, Teatr Powszechny im. Jana Kochanowskiego in Radom, and Teatr Studio in Warsaw. He has collaborated with esteemed theater directors like Ivan Vyrypaev, Agnieszka Glinska, and Grzegorz Jarzyna. His filmography includes over a hundred roles in many acclaimed movies, including Boys Don't Cry (2000), E=mc2 (2002), and Polish Roulette (2012).

Grzegorz Damiecki is a Polish actor known for his work in theater, movies, and TV shows. He graduated from the Aleksander Zelwerowicz Theatre Academy in Warsaw in 1991. He made his stage debut in the same year at the Ateneum Theatre in Warsaw. Damiecki is recognized for his roles in several productions. He played the lead role of Pawel Kopinski in the Netflix series The Woods (2020). He also starred in the movie Taxing Love (2018) as Marian and in the TV series The Teacher (2016) as Grzegorz Molenda.

Monika Krzywkowska was born on 23 February 1973 in Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland. She is an actress, known for The Woman Who Dreamed of a Man (2010), Life as a Fatal Sexually Transmitted Disease (2000) and Just One Look (2025).

Maciej Musial was born on February 11, 1995 in Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland. He is an actor and producer, known for The Witcher (2019), 1983 (2018), and Rodzinka.pl (2011), as well as his voice-over work. He was included on Forbes' 30 Under 30 Europe list in the Entertainment category in 2019. In 2021, he earned his master's degree in acting from the AST National Academy of Theatre Arts in Krakow.

Patryk Vega was born on 2 January 1977 in Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland. He is a writer and director, known for Small World (2021), Pitbull: Tough Women (2016) and Pitbull (2005). He has been married to Katarzyna Slominska since 26 June 2010.

Tomasz Mandes was born on 14 June 1976 in Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland. He is an actor and producer, known for 365 Days (2020), The Next 365 Days (2022) and 365 Days: This Day (2022).

Michal Dymek was born on 1 October 1990 in Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland. He is a cinematographer and actor, known for EO (2022), The Girl with the Needle (2024) and Sweat (2020).