Jan Jakub Kolski - Szabla od komendanta AKA The Commanders Sword (1996)

Old Jakubek is a celebrated military officer who wants to die so he can be reunited with his great love, but before he can rest he must fulfill the local tradition of passing his saber to his grandson. Unfortunately, Jakubek has no grandson, as his son is unmarried and there are few prospects for marriage. When a potential bride moves into the neighborhood, the old man and his comrades engage in a little scheming and matchmaking. Directed by Jan Jakub Kolski, "one of Poland's most active, and singular, directorial voices"





Una conmovedora comedia acerca de las tradiciones. La tradición dice que un abuelo debe entregar a su nieto su sable antes de morir. Pero el protagonista no tiene nietos, y su hijo es soltero y parece no estar interesado en las mujeres. Comienza así su última misión junto a tres compañeros de guerra, para encontrar una esposa para su hijo, y poder asi tener un nieto.





A heartwarming comedy about tradation , June 8, 2005 "Legacy of Steel" is a heartwarming comedy about a father, his inevitable death and the future of his children. Tradition holds that a grandfather must pass on the family's saber to a grandson, but our elderly father's son is unmarried, and seems uninterested in women. The father, along with four friends from the war, make it their life mission to help his son find a wife. The four men are practically inseparable and their "conspiracy" activities make for great humor. I loved the picturesque countryside, the wood fences and farm houses, icons of the rustic Polish country life, reminding me of farms I knew when I was in Poland. Between the music and the scenery, the film captures an essence of Polish culture. I would highly recommend "Legacy of Steel" to anyone. It has excellent acting, a compelling story, and is hilarious. As in most films directed by Jan Jakub Kolski, Grazyna Blecka-Kolska, the director's wife, stars in the movie. This is not a film to overlook.