A classically trained organist becomes a disco-polo star. Chaos ensues.
Sławek Wiśnik, a young, ambitious musician and graduate of the conservatory's organ class, wants to escape from Kaliszewo, a small town near Suwałki, and pursue a career in music. Unfortunately, he does not receive the expected scholarship to study in Heidelberg and has to start a new life in his hometown. His girlfriend, Agnieszka, plans to get married soon, especially since her father, Zenon Nowak, offers Sławek a job running his business. However, this does not suit Sławek, who prefers to play as a substitute organist, and even... as a disco-polo musician.
Acting
Jerzy Trela as the domineering father-in-law-to-be.
Writing
Satire sharp enough to cut through 90s Polish nostalgia.
Score
Bach meets disco-polo. Unholy and perfect.
Director
Robert Gliński
Rafał Olbrychski
Sławek Wiśnik
Monika Kwiatkowska
Agnieszka Nowak
Jerzy Trela
Zenek Nowak
Ewa Kasprzyk
Nowakowa
Zbigniew Zamachowski
Lech Ryszka
Jan Frycz
Werczak
Dorota Kamińska
Łucja Werczakowa
Katarzyna Bujakiewicz
Samanti
Krzysztof Globisz
Parish Priest Małecki
Sylwester Maciejewski
Jordan
Tomasz Sapryk
Mr. Tolek
Andrzej Grabowski
Sergeant Searching for Sławek at the Disco
Henryk Bista
Professor Wilczewski
Romuald Szejd
Professor Birhoff
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Disco-polo dominated 90s Polish radio and weddings, making Sławek's fall from conservatory grace both tragic and hilariously specific to the era.
Director Robert Gliński specializes in characters trapped by history and geography—this is his most musically chaotic entry in that catalog.
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