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New Netflix production based on shocking true life story of secret police operation to track down homosexuals

Directed by Piotr Domalewski and produced by Joanna Szymanska the film follows a fictional police officer called Robert, who is involved in an investigation into a serial killer targeting gay men. Press materials

VIDEO: ‘Operation Hyacinth’ is named after the police operation of the same name which was conducted by the Communist Citizen’s Militia (MO) between 1985-87 and led to information being collected on around 11,000 gay men and a record of their sexuality being kept on police record.

Powerful new Domalewski drama ‘I Never Cry’ to premiere in UK and Ireland

VIDEO: Subtitled ‘Growing up is a tearful business’, the award-winning film from Piotr Domalewski will hit cinemas tomorrow (23rd July).

Sexify comedy becomes international Netflix hit with viewers gripped by clever scripts and powerful performances

The lead roles have all been taken by actresses who are relative newcomers, and while Polish fans may recognize a few of the recurring characters, the show has become a hit for the quality of performances and content, rather than star power.

Polish films screened at Busan International Film Festival

Two films by Polish producers, 'I Never Cry' by Piotr Domalewski and 'Quo vadis, Aida?' by Ewa Puszczyńska, were selected for screening at the 25th Busan International Film Festival held on October 21-30 in Busan, South Korea.

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Most expensive coin ever sold in Poland is auctioned for jaw-dropping PLN 3.24 million in just one minute

Considered one of the rarest royal coins in the world, the legendary 50-ducat coin of Zygmunt III Vaza minted at the Crown Mint in Bydgoszcz went for a staggering PLN 3.24 million in the lightning-fast audition at the Raffles Hotel in Warsaw.

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Warsaw’s secret war against Moscow’s spies: Poland’s intelligence services have gone into overdrive to combat Putin’s covert assault

The arrest last week of a ‘dangerous’ spy network in Poland is the latest in the country’s secret war against Russian intelligence since Putin’s troops attacked Ukraine.

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