A Time for Witches

Jola, a twenty-year-old drug user and sex worker, forms a bond with Andrzej, a man who frequents railway stations. Both struggle with addiction and are living with HIV. As they attempt to support one another through various hardships, they find refuge at the Red Palace. Once a retreat for political officials, the facility is now a sanctuary for people with AIDS managed by Father Jan. Their presence creates tension in the surrounding small town, where local residents harbor hostility toward the patients and desire the property for their own housing.

Written and directed by Piotr Łazarkiewicz, this drama followed his 1988 film Soc in his directorial timeline. The movie features Jolanta Fraszyńska as Jola Markowska, Andrzej Mastalerz as Andrzej, and Bogusław Linda as Father Jan. A total of 43 credited cast members appear in the production, which was produced by TVP and Casting Service Film.

The film has received a moderate reception from viewers, holding a rating of 5.8/10 on IMDb based on 66 votes.