Irena Orska

Movie - 1973, 2h 15m • as Józef's Mother

Jozef visits a dilapidated Sanatorium to see his father. Jozef undertakes a strange journey through the many rooms of the sanatorium, each which conjures worlds composed of his memories, dreams and nightmares.

Drama Series - 1976, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role

An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.

Movie - 1982, 2h 15m • as Wanda

A young doctor has been assigned to a hospital in the provinces, in the lakes district of northern Poland. The area is a playground with hunting lodges for the priviledged, the local politicians cover up any leaks to the public. The doctor discovers a case of drunken driving but is silenced by blackmail in the court. He tries to fight back but has a love affair with the unfaithful wife of the town's Mayor.

Movie - 1966, 2h 15m • as Neighbour

An elderly man returns to Poland to find his long-lost son, missing since World War II. In his quest the man is forced to contemplate the elusive and coded nature of truth itself.

Movie - 1971, 2h 15m • as Boarding House Owner

A young militia lieutenant goes undercover as a journalist to investigate a Zakopane smuggling ring.

Movie - 1966, 2h 15m • as Duegna

During the Napoleonic wars, a Spanish officer and an opposing officer find a book written by the former's grandfather.

Movie - 1961, 2h 15m • as Magdalena's cousin

An actress visits her hometown to attend the funeral of her grandfather. She realizes that the places and people from her past differ from her cherished memories.

Movie - 1967, 2h 15m • as Maria Janicka

A brilliant but undisclipined ski jumper prepares for an event while also trying to win a beautiful singer's heart.

Movie - 1978, 2h 15m • as matka Wiesławy

A peasant’s son rises through the ranks of post-war Polish society like none of his ancestors ever could. Moving to the city, he becomes part of a new socialist order. But in leaving his rural roots behind, does he also abandon his soul?

Movie - 1968, 2h 15m • as Miss Meliton

Set in the 19th century Warsaw. The indolence of aristocrats who, secure with their pensions, are too lazy to undertake new business risks, frustrates Wokulski. His ability to make money is respected but his lack of family and social rank is condescended to. Because of his "help" (in secret) to "the doll's" impecunious but influential father, the girl becomes aware of his affection.

Movie - 1974, 2h 15m • as Pacześniakowa

Former soldier take up a fight with a bunch who attacks his home village

Movie - 1963, 2h 15m • as Editor at the Radio Studio

An actress travels from Warsaw to Paris and during the trip reflects on the last few years of her life. It goes back to the German occupation and her hiding of a fellow actor who has supposedly killed a collaborator.

Movie - 1966, 2h 15m • as Helena

A troublemaker returns to his home village, reigniting friendship with his former teacher and looking to atone for his wrongdoings.

Movie - 1962, 2h 15m • as Nowakowa

The inability of a truck driver to relate to normal life after an accident for which he feels himself responsible.

Movie - 1977, 2h 15m • as matka sekretarza

The young Kuriata takes the position of the secretary of the City Committee in Grodów, where a corrupt clique ruled for many years. Kuriata begins to introduce competent people to managerial functions, which is enthusiastically received by workers who want changes for the better.

Movie - 1974, 2h 15m • as Pawlakowa

Small Polish village straight after WWII. Young man Zenek injured and awarded with Cross of Valour during partisan fight is torn between staying loyal to his partisan comrades (continuing their fight) and his own beliefs.

Movie - 1972, 2h 15m • as Miss Zuzia (uncredited)

Two boys set out by train from Kraków to the seaside but lose their travel money and decide to continue their journey “for a smile,” hitchhiking and using every transport they can find.

Movie - 1964, 2h 15m • as Zofia Kaliszewska (Segment 2)

Three short segments about love, all set in Warsaw’s Civil Registry Office at the corner of Nowy Świat and Aleje Jerozolimskie, against a vivid backdrop of early 1960s city life.

Movie - 1960, 2h 15m • as Mrs. Bove

A subjective adaptation of a well-known autobiographical novel by Zbigniew Unilowski (screenplay by Wojciech Jerzy Has with dialogues by Stanislaw Dygat). The adventures of the tenants of a sublet room in a Warsaw townhouse inhabited mostly by students and novice writers, presented against the social context of the 1930s.

Movie - 1962, 2h 15m • as Party Guest (uncredited)

Instead of coming to her own engagement party, Joanna throws herself into New Year's Eve partying. Her fiancé follows her lead.

Movie - 1965, 2h 15m • as Marysia Majchrowska (segment 2)

Three stories about life problems, each rooted in contemporary reality through newspaper reports and a “Polityka” magazine survey, crafted by documentarians Jerzy Hoffman and Edward Skórzewski.