Clergy

2018 · 2h13 · Movie

Directed by Wojtek Smarzowski

Starring Arkadiusz Jakubik, Robert Więckiewicz, Jacek Braciak, Janusz Gajos, Joanna Kulig, Adrian Zaremba, Magdalena Celówna-Janikowska, Ignacy Klim, Michał Gadomski, Katarzyna Chlebny

Ideal when you feel… Sad / low Exhausted

The fate of three Catholic priests were linked together through tragic events a few years back. Every year, on the anniversary of the catastrophe, they gather to celebrate their survival of the tragedy. Lisowski works at a curia in a big city, building his career while dreaming of the Vatican. Standing in his way, Mordowicz, the archbishop, a luxurious church dignitary who is making use of his political connections to build the largest sanctuary in Poland. Trybus, is a parish priest and often submits to human weaknesses. Kukuła also is not doing well. Despite his passion for faith, he is losing the trust of his flock. Soon, through new tragic events, the paths of the three priests will cross again.

Original title

Kler

Original language

Polish

Screenplay

Wojciech Rzehak, Wojtek Smarzowski

Music

Mikołaj Trzaska

Cinematography

Tomasz Madejski, Kamil Król

Cast

Janusz Gajos, Joanna Kulig, Adrian Zaremba, Magdalena Celówna-Janikowska, Ignacy Klim, Michał Gadomski, Katarzyna Chlebny, Iwona Bielska, Bartosz Tryboń

Updated July 22, 2026

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