Gorky Resort

Gorky Resort (2026)

Pojedynek

The year is 1939. The world is falling into chaos. Thousands of Poles, held by the Russians in a former monastery, are subjected to brutal indoctrination. An ambitious enemy agent makes it a point of honour to break the resistance of one of them. He is a young, world-famous pianist, respected by his fellow prisoners. His capitulation may result in winning many others over to the enemy's side. An insidious game begins, full of sophisticated manipulation, threats and promises. Can the young artist, a loving father and husband, win a duel with an agent backed by the power and perfidy of the Russian system?

Date of release
2026-02-27
TMDB
6.9 / 10 (8)
Runtime
1h 53m
Genres
History, Thriller, War
Director
Łukasz Palkowski

Casting

Interesting facts

Gorky Resort is a 2026 historical thriller film directed by Łukasz Palkowski and written by Dżamila Ankiewicz, Agatha Dominik and Robert Gliński. A co-production between Poland, Ireland, Ukraine and Cyprus. It premiered in Polish theaters on 27 February 2026.

Filming and locations

According to a report by Polskie Radio Rzeszów, part of the filming was carried out in the church in Stare Oleszyce, used on set, among other things, as the interior of the “monastery” (detention centre) from the film (the NKDWD camp in Kozelsk in Optina Monastery). Information about filming scenes at this location was also provided by announcements of the regional premiere in Rzeszów.

A song composed especially for the production, performed by Mrozu and Julia Pietrucha.

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