Dekalog
Overview
Created for Polish television, "Dekalog" delves into the lives of residents in a housing complex during late-Communist Poland. Each of the ten hour-long films explores intricate emotional challenges that resonate on a deeply personal level while addressing universal human experiences. Inspired by the Ten Commandments, the series masterfully navigates profound moral and existential inquiries about existence, love, conflict, truth, and the inevitable flow of time. Through its rich storytelling, "Dekalog" offers a poignant reflection on the human condition that remains relevant across generations.
Episodes
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Dekalog: One
"I am the Lord your God; you shall have no gods before me." Ten-year-old Pawel and his father, Krzysztof, navigate their daily lives through their che...
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Night of the Sentinels (1)
A teenage girl has been denying her mutant abilities since she first realized she had them. However, when massive robots start hunting her, the X-Men...
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Dekalog: Two
"Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain." An aging physician finds himself confronted by a woman with a troubling dilemma. Her husb...
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Night of the Sentinels (2)
The X-Men launch a daring infiltration of the Mutant Control Agency's main facility, aiming to obliterate the records of mutant registrations. During...
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Dekalog: Three
"Honor the sabbath day and keep it sacred." Janusz, a taxi driver, is celebrating Christmas Eve by adhering to cherished Polish customs: exchanging g...
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Enter Magneto
While Beast endures a court trial amidst a hostile crowd that despises mutants, the X-Men reluctantly welcome an old foe of Wolverine's into their ran...
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Deadly Reunions
In the midst of a factory engulfed in flames, Magneto and Professor Xavier finally confront each other after a lengthy separation. Meanwhile, inside t...
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Dekalog: Four
"Honor your father and mother." Anka, a young woman, has shared a deep bond with her father following her mother's passing, forging a friendship that...
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Captive Hearts
In "Captive Hearts," Wolverine grapples with his deep-seated feelings for Jean Grey while Storm confronts her intense fear of confined spaces. The X-M...
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Dekalog: Five
"Thou shalt not kill." This installment presents a more concise, somewhat less graphic narrative compared to "A Short Film About Killing," yet the es...
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Cold Vengeance
Wolverine retreats to the Arctic in search of tranquility, but is soon drawn into a fierce confrontation with Sabretooth as he defends an Inuit trib...
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Dekalog: Six
"You shall not commit adultery." This episode presents a more condensed take on "A Short Film About Love," featuring a simpler storyline and an altere...
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Slave Island
Gambit, Storm, and Jubilee find themselves enslaved on the resort island of Genosha, where they are compelled to work alongside fellow mutants to con...
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Dekalog: Seven
"Thou shalt not steal." Yet, in this situation, the “theft” involves a child being taken back by her biological mother, who quickly realizes she c...
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The Unstoppable Juggernaut
Upon their return from Genosha, the X-Men are shocked to discover their home in ruins and Professor Xavier has vanished. Initially, they point fingers...
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Dekalog: Eight
"Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor." A Polish-American scholar travels to Warsaw to participate in an ethics seminar. Following ...
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Dekalog: Nine
"Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s wife." After realizing he is impotent, Roman encourages his wife Hanka to seek a lover, a suggestion she hesit...
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The Cure
Rogue embarks on a quest to find a scientist who asserts he can eliminate the abilities of any mutant. However, she soon discovers that both the scien...
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Dekalog: Ten
"Thou shalt not desire thy neighbor's possessions." This lesson rings true in this darkly comedic tale of two siblings who come into possession of the...
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Come the Apocalypse
In a bid to establish a new order defined by the survival of the fittest, the ancient and formidable mutant Apocalypse assembles four Horsemen. These...
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11
Days of Future Past (1)
In "Days of Future Past (1)," Bishop, a mutant from a dystopian future, travels back in time with the goal of altering history. His mission is to prev...
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12
Days of Future Past (2)
Facing the looming threat of an assassination that could lead to a devastating future, the X-Men find themselves confronting dangers from both extern...
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13
The Final Decision
Senator Kelly, a leading figure against mutants and a candidate for the presidency, finds himself in a precarious position. He grapples with Magneto'...
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Till Death Do Us Part (1)
The X-Men find themselves fractured and overwhelmed by an unexpected foe—someone they believed was lost to them forever. As old wounds are reopened ...
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Till Death Do Us Part (2)
Morph's quest for vengeance against the X-Men encounters unexpected hurdles. Meanwhile, Cyclops and Jean Grey find their romantic getaway abruptly in...
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Whatever It Takes
Storm arrives back in her African village, faced with a heart-wrenching decision as a formidable evil threatens her godson's life. She must weigh her...
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Red Dawn
Jubilee accompanies Colossus on his journey back to Russia, where they confront an insurmountable threat from the Cold War era. This adversary, intent...
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Repo Man
Wolverine returns to his native Canada, where he finds himself ambushed by his old allies from Alpha Flight. The government is determined to extract t...
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X-Ternally Yours
Gambit is forced to confront the ghosts of his history when he travels back to Louisiana to rescue his brother from the clutches of the woman he aban...
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Time Fugitives (1)
Bishop arrives from the future with a mission to save his world by preventing a devastating plague from spreading among mutants. However, despite his...
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Time Fugitives (2)
In "Time Fugitives (2)," Cable travels to the present day with a mission to secure his timeline. His objective is to stop Bishop from intervening to r...
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A Rogue's Tale
Plagued by haunting visions of an enigmatic woman, Rogue embarks on a journey to confront the hidden truths of her troubled past before becoming a mem...
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Beauty & the Beast
In "Beauty & the Beast," the Beast develops a romantic connection with Carly, a blind woman who reciprocates his feelings. However, their budding rela...
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Mojovision
An extraterrestrial entity known as Mojo captures the X-Men, intending to exploit them as unwilling stars in his bizarre television shows. Stripped of...
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Reunion (1)
Professor Xavier and Magneto unite with a local ally as they confront the new sovereign of the Savage Land. A tip from Morph paves the way for an int...
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Reunion (2)
Stripped of their abilities, the X-Men are trapped in the Savage Land, where they fall victim to Mr. Sinister's cruel experiments. With their friends...
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Out of the Past (1)
A team of cyborg mercenaries, headed by a woman with ties to Wolverine's history, approaches him for assistance in uncovering the mysteries of a long...
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Out of the Past (2)
A mysterious extraterrestrial entity known as the Spirit Drinker siphons the life energy from Jubilee and the Reavers, forcing Wolverine and Lady Dea...
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The Phoenix Saga: Sacrifice (1)
After experiencing troubling dreams, Professor Xavier dispatches his X-Men to the Eagle One Space Station, thrusting them into the heart of an ongoing...
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The Phoenix Saga: The Dark Shroud (2)
The X-Men face a harrowing return from their cosmic journey, with Jean Grey emerging profoundly transformed by the ordeal. Meanwhile, a manifestation ...
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The Phoenix Saga: Cry of the Banshee (3)
In "The Phoenix Saga: Cry of the Banshee (3)," Professor Xavier faces doubt from his peers when he reveals that his alien love, Lilandra, has been tak...
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The Phoenix Saga: The Starjammers (4)
Determined to safeguard the powerful M'Kraan Crystal from her malevolent brother, Emperor D'Ken, Lilandra faces a new challenge when the notorious in...
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The Phoenix Saga: Child of Light (5)
In "The Phoenix Saga: Child of Light (5)," the ascension of Shi'ar Emperor D'Ken, fueled by the M'Kraan Crystal, triggers a catastrophic destabilizati...
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Savage Land, Strange Heart (1)
Sauron, the pterodactyl-like mutant who absorbs powers, is convinced by Zaladane, the high priestess devoted to the Savage Land's Sun God Garokk, to ...
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Savage Land, Strange Heart (2)
Storm's uncontrollable tempest intensifies, paving the way for Garokk's emergence. Even if Storm can be reined in, the Sun God's geothermal revival th...
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Obsession
Driven by his thirst for revenge against the immortal mutant who transformed him into an instrument of malevolence, Archangel convinces Rogue to aid ...
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The Dark Phoenix: Dazzled (1)
As Cyclops develops a romantic interest in the mutant singer Dazzler, Jean Grey, influenced by the Phoenix Force, becomes increasingly vulnerable to ...
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12
The Dark Phoenix: The Inner Circle (2)
In "The Dark Phoenix: The Inner Circle (2)," the Circle Club crowns Jean Grey, now under the influence of the Phoenix, as their new Queen. However, tw...
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The Dark Phoenix: The Dark Phoenix (3)
In "The Dark Phoenix: The Dark Phoenix (3)," the situation escalates as the Dark Phoenix becomes more aggressive, culminating in the annihilation of a...
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The Dark Phoenix: The Fate of the Phoenix (4)
In "The Dark Phoenix: The Fate of the Phoenix," the X-Men confront the Shi'ar Imperial Guard in a fierce trial by combat to save Jean Grey's life. As ...
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Cold Comfort
Iceman, one of the original X-Men, infiltrates a government lab, skeptical of sharing his motives with his old allies. However, when Jubilee steps in...
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Orphan's End
Cyclops learns that Corsair, the captain of the notorious space pirates called the Starjammers, is actually his father. Corsair, a wanted man fleeing...
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The Juggernaut Returns
The Juggernaut, Professor Xavier's estranged step-brother and rival, finds himself stripped of his formidable abilities due to the blunders of an ine...
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Nightcrawler
On a ski vacation in Germany, Gambit and Rogue are having a great time, but Wolverine feels uneasy and craves excitement. His restlessness leads him ...
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Weapon X, Lies, and Video Tape
A mysterious postcard triggers a wave of tormenting memories in Wolverine, pushing him toward madness. To preserve his sanity, Wolverine enlists Beas...
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One Man's Worth (1)
In "One Man's Worth (1)," Bishop and Shard enlist Wolverine and Storm for a crucial time-travel mission aimed at rescuing Professor Xavier. However, t...
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One Man's Worth (2)
In "One Man's Worth (2)," Bishop, Shard, and alternate versions of Wolverine and Storm face a final opportunity to rescue Xavier from assassination be...
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Courage
Morph believes he is prepared to rejoin the X-Men at last. However, his triumphant return is thwarted by the resurgence of the Sentinels, the dangero...
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Proteus (1)
After being confined for 15 years at Muir Island, the enigmatic mutant teenager Proteus, who possesses the ability to manipulate reality, breaks free ...
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Proteus (2)
As Proteus searches for his father, now in the running for Secretary of State, he unleashes his uncontrollable powers, endangering lives in the proces...
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Sanctuary (1)
In "Sanctuary (1)," Magneto establishes a safe haven for mutants on Asteroid M, an orbiting base. He announces a call for a new beginning, which garne...
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Sanctuary (2)
After Magneto’s apparent demise, Fabian Cortez seizes control of Asteroid M and sparks a nuclear conflict with Earth. The X-Men rally to thwart his...
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Beyond Good and Evil (1)
In the year 3999, Apocalypse pilfers Cable's advanced computer, granting him the ability to manipulate time. With this newfound power, he plots to era...
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Beyond Good and Evil (2)
After Apocalypse abducts Oracle, the telepathic member of the Imperial Guard, Professor Xavier realizes the villain's plan revolves around seizing mu...
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Beyond Good and Evil (3)
Having stolen a time machine from the government, Cable sets off on a mission to eradicate Apocalypse's source of immortality right from its inceptio...
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Beyond Good and Evil (4)
In a desperate bid to save reality from a total rewrite, two former allies of Apocalypse join forces with the imprisoned Wolverine, the unpredictable ...
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Have Yourself a Morlock Little X-Mas
Jubilee's inaugural Christmas with the X-Men takes an unexpected turn when she, alongside Storm and Wolverine, embarks on a mission to rescue a Morlo...
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The Lotus and the Steel
In search of balance and tranquility, Wolverine retreats to Japan to immerse himself in the art of temple construction. However, his quest for inner p...
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Love in Vain
In the arid expanse of a New Mexico desert, Wolverine observes the crash landing of a spacecraft inhabited by terrifying, insectoid beings known as th...
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Secrets, Not Long Buried
Cyclops travels alone to the desert town of Skull Mesa, a unique place where humans and mutants coexist peacefully, to reconnect with an old mentor f...
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Xavier Remembers
After sustaining a concussion, Professor Xavier finds himself stranded on the astral plane, vulnerable and ensnared by the Shadow King. As he battles ...
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Family Ties
Quicksilver of the X-Factor and his sister, the Avenger known as Scarlet Witch, are driven by vengeance after discovering that Magneto played a role ...
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The Phalanx Covenant (1)
While responding to a commotion in the city, the X-Men encounter what appears to be Sabretooth wreaking havoc. However, they soon discover that it is...
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The Phalanx Covenant (2)
In "The Phalanx Covenant (2)," Beast and Forge find themselves in dire straits after being captured by the sinister Mr. Sinister, who has allied with ...
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A Deal with the Devil
In "A Deal with the Devil," the US Military revives the formidable Omega Red, a living weapon from the former Soviet Union, to tackle an abandoned Sov...
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No Mutant Is an Island
In the wake of Jean Grey's tragic "death," Cyclops decides to leave the X-Men and returns to his childhood orphanage. There, he reunites with his fri...
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Longshot
In the episode "Longshot," a rebellious figure from an alternate realm, Longshot, unexpectedly finds himself in a new world, stripped of his memories....
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Bloodlines
Nightcrawler receives an enigmatic message revealing that his estranged birth mother is in danger. Seeking help, he reaches out to the X-Men for supp...
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Storm Front (1)
The charismatic extraterrestrial, Arkon, creates severe storms in Washington D.C. to capture Storm's interest. His strategy pays off as he pleads with...
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Storm Front (2)
As Storm's wedding to Arkon approaches, the preparations are in full swing. While Jubilee assists the new queen with her wedding plans, she becomes i...
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Jubilee's Fairytale Theatre
Jubilee captivates a group of children by weaving her own magical tale, featuring herself, her fellow X-Men, and their most formidable foes as the cha...
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The Fifth Horseman
Fabian Cortez orchestrates a daring rescue, liberating Apocalypse from his confinement in the astral realm. With cunning and determination, Cortez nav...
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Old Soldiers
Wolverine reflects on his past experiences in World War II, recalling his alliance with Captain America. As memories resurface, he navigates the emoti...
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Descent
The origin of Mr. Sinister is revealed.
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Hidden Agendas
Upon discovering Sam Guthrie's extraordinary cannonball ability, the military seeks to recruit him into their forces. As they pursue him, Sam grapple...
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Graduation Day
During a summit focused on fostering relationships between mutants and humans, Henry Peter Gyrich launches an unexpected assault. Tensions escalate as...
