Kroll (film)

Kroll is a 1991 Polish crime thriller film directed by Władysław Pasikowski. The film stars Olaf Lubaszenko as Lieutenant Kroll, a young soldier falsely accused of desertion and theft. The story follows Kroll's desperate attempts to clear his name and expose the real criminals within the military. The film is notable for its realistic portrayal of the Polish army and its critique of corruption and abuse of power within the system. It also features Bogusław Linda in a prominent role. Kroll is considered one of Pasikowski's most important early works and a significant film in the history of Polish cinema of the 1990s, marking a departure from socialist realist aesthetics toward more gritty and morally ambiguous narratives. The film garnered critical acclaim and commercial success upon its release.