Król (series) (2020)
Release Year: 2020
Nation: Poland
Alternative Title: The King of Warsaw, The King, Король, El Rey de Varsovia
Director: Jan P. Matuszynski
Writer: Anna Bielak, Dana Lukasinska, Jan P. Matuszynski, Leszek Bodzak, Lukasz M. Maciejewski
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Keywords
Keywords: based on novel or book, gangster, criminal underworld, historical, historical drama, neo-noir, boxing, warsaw, poland, 1930s, european history, polish history, modern history
Story
In Warsaw, 1937, 'Król' follows Jewish gangster-boxer Jakub Szapiro as he navigates a treacherous world of violence and political intrigue. As the leader of his mafia crew, Jakub maintains power through fear and submission. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he becomes entangled in a political conspiracy that threatens not just his empire, but the fate of Poland on the brink of World War II.
Summary
'Król' is a gritty gangster drama set against the backdrop of pre-WWII Warsaw. The series explores themes of power, corruption, and the consequences of pursuing influence at any cost through the character of Jakub Szapiro. Based on Szczepan Twardoch's novel of the same name, 'Król' offers a glimpse into Poland's criminal underworld during a pivotal historical moment.
