This film was Poland’s biggest box office hit of 2013 as writer/director Wojciech Smarzowski superbly depicts a police department whose culture is dominated by bribery, sexism, corruption and personal favours. Resonances abound. But of course what makes this drama stand out is not simply the raw anger at play, but the terrific portrayal of fully developed characters, many of whom are confronted with complex moral dilemmas. The cast boasts some of Poland’s heavyweights (including Marcin Dorocinski who will be in Kilkenny) and the film has received worldwide acclaim.