Gorky Resort

Set in 1939, this historical thriller focuses on a psychological conflict between a Polish officer and an agent of the Soviet system. While held in a former monastery alongside thousands of other Poles undergoing forced indoctrination, a world-famous pianist becomes the primary target of an ambitious agent. The agent seeks to break the musician's spirit, believing that his surrender would convince other prisoners to defect. This leads to a tense battle of wills involving manipulation and threats, as the artist struggles to maintain his dignity and loyalty to his family.

The film was directed by Łukasz Palkowski and written by Agatha Dominik, Dżamila Ankiewicz, and Robert Gliński. The cast features Jakub Gierszał in the lead role as Karol Grabowski, with Aidan Gillen playing Vasily Zarubin. Other starring roles include Julia Pietrucha, Bogusław Linda, Wojciech Mecwaldowski, and Mateusz Kościukiewicz. Produced through a collaboration between companies in Ukraine, Ireland, Cyprus, and Poland, the movie has a runtime of 113 minutes. Since its release on February 27, 2026, it has received a rating of 7.2/10 on TMDB based on 6 votes.