Topsy Turvy, or Egg Nogg 2

1989 1h 33m PL

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★7.0TMDB · 66

Comedy

Synopsis

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Kasia and Pawel, having got married, live in the village of Brzozki, 10 kilometres from Grabow. Kasia wants to return to her pedagogical studies, so she does not want to have children yet. Pawel announces that he wants to break away from the traditional village farm and focus on specialised sheep breeding, which causes a family argument. Kasia's parents anxiously await the birth of their grandchildren. Things get even more complicated when the Wolanskis arrive in Grabow. They offer to help Kasia go back to university, but in return Kasia has to look after little Piotr as the docent is leaving for London where he has received a month-long study grant.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Grażyna Błęcka-Kolska
Katarzyna Zawada
Dariusz Siatkowski
Paweł Zawada
Katarzyna Łaniewska
Solska
Jerzy Turek
Zenon Solski
Zdzisław Wardejn
Marian Wolański
Stanisława Celińska
Goździkowa
Paweł Nowisz
Goździk
Jolanta Nowak
Paulina

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Roman Załuski
Writers: Roman Załuski, Ilona Łepkowska
Languages: Polish
Countries: Poland

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ERA

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37 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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2 / 8

CINEMA

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Part of the "The Kogel-Mogel Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Roman Załuski, shot by Jacek Mierosławski. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Seweryn Krajewski. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Ewa Pakulska shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Grażyna Błęcka-Kolska and Dariusz Siatkowski and Katarzyna Łaniewska carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0097408 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Roman Załuski directs. Jacek Mierosławski behind the camera. Seweryn Krajewski scores. Ewa Pakulska cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Poland. Dialogue in Polish.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

137 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Part of the "The Kogel-Mogel Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Roman Załuski, shot by Jacek Mierosławski. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Seweryn Krajewski. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Ewa Pakulska shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Grażyna Błęcka-Kolska and Dariusz Siatkowski and Katarzyna Łaniewska carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0097408 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 66 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Jacek Mierosławski
Original score: Seweryn Krajewski
Editing: Ewa Pakulska
Production design: Halina Dobrowolska
Costume design: Monika Czarska
Makeup / hair: Helena Matejska
Runtime: 93 min · 1h 33m
Status: Released
Original language: PL
Certification (US): PG-13
IMDB: Topsy Turvy, or Egg Nogg 2 (1989)

Part of

The Kogel-Mogel Collection

The Kogel-Mogel Collection is a charming series of Polish comedy films that will leave you feeling warm and nostalgic. The movies follow the amusing and touching stories of young people and their families as they navigate life, love, and friendship in the countryside. With its heartfelt humor, relatable characters, and genuine emotions, the Kogel-Mogel collection offers a delightful escape into the simple joys of life, making it a perfect choice for a cozy movie night with loved ones.