Amidst the turmoil of World War II, Filip, a revenge driven waiter working at a lavish German hotel, tempts fate by indulging in forbidden romances with local women while concealing his Jewish identity. Caught in the perilous dance between desire and danger, he navigates treacherous waters, knowing that each moment spent in the arms of his lovers could expose his true identity and threaten his very existence.

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In 1943, a young Polish Jew named Filip escapes the massacre of the Warsaw Ghetto and disguised as a Frenchman works as a waiter in an exclusive hotel restaurant in Frankfurt am Main.

Having fled the horrors of war, he deliberately enjoys the charms of life, pursuing forbidden romances with local women as a form of personal revenge against those who represent the enemy. Behind his polished facade lies a man deeply scarred by grief and rage, using charm and fleeting romances to numb the pain of his hidden past. However, as the war begins to take a bloody toll on those closest to him, the intricately built world that surrounds him begins to crumble.

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Based on the semi-biographical novel of the same name by Leopold Tyrmand, the film offers a fresh take on World War II stories told from a different view, complemented by dynamic cinematography and stunning production design. First shown at the Gdynia Film Festival in September 2022 it won the Silver Lion, with additional awards to Michał Sobociński for cinematography and to Dariusz Krysiak for characterization.

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MICHAŁ KWIECIŃSKI

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One of the most experienced producers and directors in Poland. Graduate of the Academy of Dramatic Art in Warsaw. Founder of the Akson Studio production house. Producer of dozens of series and films, including the Oscar-nominated "Katyn" (dir. Andrzej Wajda) and the renowned "Warsaw ‘44" (dir. Jan Komasa). Decorated with the Knight’s Cross of the Order of Polonia Resituta and the Medal for Merit to Culture – Gloria Artis. Honoured with the Minister of Culture and Art Award for directing Sławomir Mrożek’s play "The Tailor". Winner of the Best Producer Eagle award for "Kroniki domowe". Member of the European Film Academy. 

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