DIRECTOR: James Marquand

SCREENPLAY: James Marquand

RUNTIME: 1h 40m

“Skarbek” – A Portrait of Courage Behind Enemy Lines

Set against the chaos of World War II, Skarbek tells the astonishing story of Krystyna Skarbek, a Polish countess whose bravery and brilliance led her to become one of Britain’s most daring secret agents. Directed by James Marquand, the film explores the tension between loyalty, identity, and sacrifice as Skarbek risks everything to outsmart the Nazi regime. With striking performances and an atmosphere charged with suspense, Skarbek reimagines a forgotten chapter of history—one where a woman’s resilience and ingenuity helped shape the fate of nations.

Movie cast

Morgane Polański

Krystyna Skarbek

Malcolm McDowell

Prochowiec

Ingvar Sigurðsson

Armand

Grégoire Colin

Dubois

Piotr Adamczyk

Kapitan Hamann

Agata Kulesza

Kapitan Hamann

Frederick Schmidt

Roger

Steven Waddington

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Actor photographs from Wikimedia Commons, used under free licences — photo credits.

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