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Theres a polish proverb Gdzie diabeł nie może tam babę pośle. Where the devil (himself) fears to/cannot tread, there/that's where he will send a woman.
2:03 here you have symbol of polish Air Force 2:57 here you have very popular glasses in baskets in Poland in the 70-80s or even earlier 3:19 This song is about death coming to us and being ready for the end [Zegarmistrz Światła Purpurowy Tadeusz Woźniak] 3:20 the same case -carpet and chair 4:24 Mephisto - 1 of the bosses from Diablo game from hell 8;03 1 of the most hated song in country(disco polo) [The Weekend Ona Tanczy Dla Mnie] 10:50 One of the most recognizable symbols of old horror movies PS Huge thanks for polish subtitles finally 12:24 SMILES IN POLISH XD
4:24 Mephisto - Mephistopheles is a fallen angel from Goethe's poem "Faust", he also appears in Adam Mickiewicz's ballad "Pani Twardowska". In Mickiewicz, it was with Mefisto that Twardowski made a pact. And Mephisto came for his soul.
2:07 This band is "Eletryczne Gitary", and these are headphones. 6:56 He was pouring holy water into the tea. 8:07 A very famous and hating song from the band "WEEKEND". 10:13 This song is sung by Marek Grechta. Sometimes the translation of the subtitles is tragic
It's based on the polish legend about sir Twardowski ,,legenda o panie Twardowskim" who escaped the devil to the moon and there is also a ballad ,,Pani Twardowska" by Adam Mickiewicz from 1822. 4:20 Mephisto is a shortcut for Mephistopheles (the devil/Satan)
Fun fact, the main role is played by a very popular Polish actor Robert Więckiewicz, but the role of the demon is played by a Polish youtuber from the MishON channel
It seems like you're referring to "Mephistopheles," a fictional character with various cultural and literary origins. Mephistopheles is often associated with devilish or demonic figures and is most famously known for his role in Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's tragic play "Faust." In "Faust," Mephistopheles is a demon who makes a pact with the scholar Faust, offering him knowledge, power, and pleasure in exchange for his soul. This character embodies the archetype of the cunning, seductive devil who tempts individuals into making morally questionable or destructive choices. Mephistopheles has appeared in various adaptations, retellings, and works of art over the years, both within the context of "Faust" and in other stories that draw on similar themes of temptation and damnation. The character has become a symbol of the struggle between good and evil, and his portrayal can vary widely depending on the specific interpretation and cultural context.
If you liked that, you're gonna love Twardowsky 2.0. BTW, there are many devils with diffrent names and status in Hell. In Poland we have our own versions, like Boruta of Rokita. Mephisto is actually from a diffrent origin and the woman was Lucynka(normal Polish name), which sounds similar to Lucifer(Lucyfer in Polish). Thanks for your videos. I love watching it ❤ and sometimes I learn something I didn't know about my own country
Mephisto, in Polish "Mefisto" is short from "Mefistofeles". There is also "Czart" and "Bies". In original myth there is mention that Twardowsky run from the Devil to the Moon.
@@harvaldi I didn't really checked the whole story of Mephisto, but I think he showed up in Dr Faust, which is a german book. Don't know what his origin story is. And czart and bies are the other names of devils from diffrent regions, Boruta is sometimes called by those names and sometimes he's a completely diffrent character. The same goes for other slavic demons, whom people also called devil or czart at the same time calling it strzyga or płanetnik.
@@aleksandrakrzywdzinska7411 Mefistofeles pojawiał się wcześniej. Goethe z tego co pamiętam napisał Doktora Fausta przed Mistrzem i Małgorzatą Bułhakowa...
Fun fact. Heart of stone. Dlc to witcher 3 is reimagination of this story. Even the guy who made pact go with "i will give you my soul when we meet on the moon". He want to outsmart the devil by imposible tasks. And devil outsmart him fulfiling all tasks(with Geralt help).
So... The "powers" Twardowski got from hell were most often typical dark warlock powers, he once saw a quite fancy rooster painted on a side of a wall and brought it to life, using it as a mount for example. Other than that, he was known to grant wishes, transmute objects, conjure houses out of thin air, etc.
8:30 It's disco polo ;) And the song is "Ona tańczy dla mnie" (She's dancing for me) by Weekend. The song was literally EVERYWHERE when it was released and people hated it and (just as you said) liked it and danced to it at discos, wedding parties etc. Btw. Polish Legends is a series created by Tomasz Bagiński, the guy who (supposedly) worked on the Witcher series by Netflix. Compared to The Witcher, this video is so so so much better and well-realized in every scene (like the glass holders are a reference to the 1980s and 1990s where Polish families used such holders to use regular glasses as cups).
The devil will be in the second part (Twardowsky 2.0) 🙂 You can also see him in my favorite part of this series (Jaga) 🙂 Before watching the "Jaga" part, I recommend watching the "Operacja Bazyliszek" part first 👍 Chronologically, the films are: Smok, Twardowsky, Twardowsky 2.0, Operacja Bazyliszek and Jaga 🙂 Although these are stories based on various Polish legends, but here they are intertwined into one story 🙂
Loved your reaction, always funny :D To me Polish Legends are the best movies that were created so far in Poland. Sure, we have good productions, but it's rare to have such excellent effects and modern approach combined with superb dialogues and acting. I wish we had more of that kind of cinema instead of common comedies or historic films.
Now the writing here is unbelievably good: in 4.30 the Lady devil says that Mephisto is meeting a client in Sochi, this is a clear reference to… Vladimir Putin, as that is where the Putin’s famous palace is located😊 Also, in Twardowski 2.0 when she comes back to Earth, her ship crashes near Raczki village, which is right in the middle of the Suwalki gap between Belarus and Kaliningrad, nowadays often referred to as the “most dangerous place on Earth” 😊
he isn't trapped on the moon (i mean he is, but by himself), he escaped/hid there. in the legend, Twardowski made a pact with the devil that his soul may only be collected in Rome, so Twardowski never traveled there, but one time he went into a tavern not knowing that this tavern's name was "rome" and the devil caught him there trying to collect, but Twardowski escaped to the moon and he sits there ever since ;)
A najważniejsze, że dał radę tam spierniczyć na kogucie w jednym kapciu, w drugim bucie... I pewnie dlatego w tym roku odkręcane są wszystkie doniesienia o lądowaniu kiedykolwiek ludzi na księżycu, że to były tylko amerykańskie mistyfikacje, bo skoro to własność Twardowskiego, to żaden diabeł tam się dostać nie mógł ;)
Wonderful! Try Jaga! This is the one of the best clips they have made so far! Not many people know but Twardowsky was actually a historical person, a mage of the king Zygmunt August II. Depressed king after the death of his beloved wife commanded Jan to find a way to see once again a soul of his dead wife. He made a magical mirror and king was able to see Barbara again, however he did not proceed with the instructions given by Twardowsky and queen dissapeared to the despair of the king . The mirror of Twadowsky got properties to see the future. And it was shattered by Napoleon - it was told he has seen his failure in raiding Russia.
Mefisto is short for Mefistofeles, one of the devils of Polish legends. And the "music" is called Disco Polo and no - I don't secretly like it :D More details below: The legend of Jan Twardowski is a piece of Polish folklore that tells the story of a man who made a pact with the devil. According to the legend, Jan Twardowski was a nobleman and a sorcerer who desired to gain knowledge and power through magic. To achieve this, he made a deal with the devil (often depicted as Rokita). In exchange for his abilities, he would give his soul to the devil after a certain period. However, Twardowski decided to trick the devil by adding a clause to the agreement that his soul would only be taken if they met in Rome - assuming he would never go there. After many years, having gained vast knowledge and power, the devil tried to cunningly catch Twardowski. In a tavern that Twardowski entered, the devil placed a sign reading "Rome" and attempted to claim the sorcerer's soul. In desperation, Twardowski used a mirror (which granted him certain powers) to summon the Virgin Mary, who saved him from the devil. But in return, he had to leave Earth. As a result, he was sent to the Moon, where, according to legend, he remains trapped forever. The tale of Twardowski is often likened to the German story of Faust, who also made a pact with the devil. In both tales, the protagonist tries to deceive the devil but ultimately pays a price for his actions. Mephistopheles, as a distinct character, is most famously known from Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's drama "Faust," but his origins trace back to earlier literary works and legends. Literary Works: Before Goethe's "Faust," the character of Mephistopheles appears in various versions of the Faust story that circulated in Europe from the 16th century. One of the earliest recorded sources is a German book from 1587 titled "Historia von D. Johann Fausten," which tells of the legendary magician and his dealings with the devil. Etymology: The name "Mephistopheles" itself is shrouded in mystery, and its exact origin is uncertain. One theory suggests it derives from the Greek word "Mephistopheles," meaning "not a lover of light," referring to his devilish nature. Theology: While Mephistopheles per se doesn't appear in the Bible, some suggest that the character might have been inspired by traditional Christian depictions of Satan or other demons. Disco Polo is a music genre originating from Poland. Its roots date back to the 1980s and 1990s. Here are some key points about the origins of Disco Polo: Inspirations: Disco Polo drew inspirations from Western disco music and traditional Polish folk tunes. It is characterized by simple, catchy melodies and lyrics, often revolving around love, fun, and everyday life. Evolution: In the 1990s, the genre became incredibly popular in Poland, especially among the youth and in rural areas. Many Disco Polo bands began to appear on television and radio, and their songs became staples at weddings, fairs, and other events. Television: TV shows like "Disco Relax" and "Galaktyka" played a significant role in popularizing the genre nationwide. Criticism: Despite its popularity, Disco Polo was often criticized by mainstream media and the musical elite for its simplicity and lack of "artistic depth." However, its authenticity and straightforwardness attracted a vast fanbase.
The conflict was a bit deeper... music elites criticized DP because they didn't get $$$, music labels, musicians, the whole music industry didn't get this cake etc... at first they said it was hackwork with no future(they didn't see the money that was in it, so they laughed from DP artist and their hard start), and when it turned out that there is money the conflict/black campaign has begun because it was to late to join this branch entertainment -.-' + it was a period of financial problems for the artistic "elites" (hołdysowe tantiemy etc) when DP was making money at the same time... destroy something because you have nothing from it < like always in PL (bo somsiad ma lepiej to mu bruździć)
@@freuer007 also... Music videos to covers (new rendition) of the songs included in films are telling (without dialog) additional stories about characters. It is very woth checking them out.
WoW Robert, your polish is getting better and better 👏. Good reaction 🤣 and you were looking for "disco polo" shit wedding party music. The last song you heard was of Grechuta, whole album is about most important things in human life. If I'm not wrong it was called " seven important words " or something similar. My memory is not so good anymore, but worth for you to listen to this album if you can find transaction or you carry on improving your polish 😊
Robbb on every next your movie on YT you speekin better and better in Polish :) "Dzien dobry panowie i panie" meeeen big Respect for you. You almost Polish hihihi. Nice Job Mate
U must see on Sabaton History video:"Inmate 4859" about Witold Pilecki. I guarantee U'll be taking Ur jaw from the floor. He was 1 of the greatest heroes in polish history.
Edited Right. So not a Divine Comedy but Faust, he was supposed to have had sold his soul to Mephistopheles. This is referring here to that. Earth reflection in the visor, he is standing on the moon. And there is a post credit shot later. You missed it.
yes! you do it ;P according to legend, he was given knowledge, wisdom and immortality by the devil. Bizarrely, this made him understand that he needed to get his soul back. ps.the songs you hear in the productions of alegro are Polish hits from years ago, I'm not sure but I think the authors have given up their copyright and it's like open source now?
The company that produced that for Allegro is Platige Image. They are doing CGI for Netflix's Witcher series and much more. And what was visible in the visor of Twardovsky was Earth ;)
Hi, pls remember every scene in this fulfilled with small details and every part of it has a meaning. You shold sit with some native at least 40yo who could explain it picture by picture. I think it would looong evening (or 3) to get the full picture of how deep it is placed in polish culture.
In all the series "Legendy polskie" the music plays a key role. Many of the songs are covers of classics very famous and every song is part of tne narration on screen. That's an added value to these short films.
FYI it's a two parter :D I love these Allegro videos. Hope you go thru them all (about 9 videos or sth). Also, check out the last 20-30 seconds of each vid, there are clips at the end. I also love that before you watch this video, you check out what the legend is about. This is very important, otherwise how would you know what's going on as a foreigner? :D Brilliant stuff, as always. Keep up the good work. Love your vids! Andddddd your Polish is improving :D
Bravo Rob! Your Polish is getting better all the time. It’s so nice of you to popularize Poland and it’s culture. I used to live in London and I must say that the perception of Poland and Poles in the UK was rather stereotypical and negative. Your Chanel might be contributing to a positive change in that respect. The series about Polish Legends is great, especially because it has a more contemporary take on them. I’ve watched 6 episodes so far. They are all very well done. Obviously, someone familiar with the legends and with the Polish music used in those movies will likely appreciate these series more. The subtitles aren’t the best, but they’re acceptable. Here is my translation of the final song by Marek Grechuta: Crucial are only the days that are for us in store... Crucial are only the moments we are still waiting for... Crucial are only the days that are for us in store... Crucial are only the moments we are still waiting for.. There's been many days, when we couldn't go on. But then splendid ones, splendid days came on... When you have regrets about pointless ones, The only thing worth knowing then is this, and merely this: Crucial are only the days that are for us in store... Crucial are only the moments we are still waiting for... Crucial are only the days that are for us in store... Crucial are only the moments we are still waiting for... All the best to you!
The classic version of this legend says that Twardowski, in the pact he's made, wrote an addendum, saying that after a set period of time, he will go to Rome to fulfil his end of the bargain. Of course, he never intended to go Italy - thus, he planned to outsmart the devil by never showing up at the designated place. When the devil finds him, he tells him exactly that - the deal said, his end of the bargain, his soul, will be given to the devil in Rome, and since Twardowski is still in Poland, the devil has absolutely nothing to do there. What he didn't notice, however, was that the tavern the devil found him in, had a charming name... _ROMA._ Realizing his blunder, Twardowski magically summons a giant cock (the bird :P) and hopping onto it, he flies away to the moon, where he's said to still reside, hiding from his contractor. Also, others mentioned this, but yes - in Polish folklore there are many devils. From what I've read, this is a leftover Slavic lore from the time prior to Christianity. Mephisto (Mephistopheles), Rokita, Boruta and Lucifer are names of just a few best known ones - though I am pretty sure Lucifer isn't just our lore.
9:32 yes, that's a glagolitic letter dobro lol Few explanations: Mephisto comes from Mephistopheles which is a name of the devil in Mickiewicz's version of this tale (in that version Twardowski 'outsmarts' the devil by adding a clause that states his soul is only taken when they meet in Rome, a place that Twardowski has no intention to go to, but one day he visits a Tavern called Rome, allowing Mephisto to act) Also in most versions of the legend, Twardowski escapes to the moon on a giant rooster to avoid honoring the deal Also also, the story in The Witcher 3 Hearts of Stone is based on that legend - Olgierd is a stand-In for Twardowski and Gaunter ODimm is a stand-In for Mephisto. Also also also, the actor who plays Twardowski here, Robert Więckiewicz is one of the top actors in Poland actually, he's in a lot of good movies like In Darkness, The Dark House or Clergy
Actually, it _was_ one of the devils. In "Legendy Polskie," Hell is a corporation, and they sent a junior officer. Twardowski inquired about one of the senior management (Mephisto). The answer was: He's in Sochi (the location of Putin's famous summer palace).
1:27 Devil finaly caught Twardowski and tried to took him directly to hell. Once in that situation, Twardowski started his prayers to the God and his prayers were so pure and clean, that it made devil uncomfortable so he dropped Twardowsky, who safely landed on the moon.. and that's were legends end, if i'm not mistaken - he never returned from there ;)
9:41 What is that I think of now: two balls and a cannon? It's scissors . Also: - Popular in Poland version of legend ens up in Twardowsky escaping from the devil to the moon. - Mefisto- Mephistopheles- devil in Faust (Goethe) and Master and Margot (Bułhakow), in some minor books, also popular in Poland lately. I think he was introduced to the legend by Mickiewicz "Pani Twardowska" The thing is he was German. In previous versions it was Boruta or Rokita (polish devils form XVIII century literature I think). - Disco polo music was the word. Yeah... yeah, that is it. "Ona tańczy dla mnie" is dico polo. - The woman is Lucyna- Lucypher - morning star fallen angel. The one from Dante Alighieri, Divine Comedy.
4:16: We have a saying, where the Devil can't he'll send a woman. 4:29: Mephisto is short for Mephistopheles, a demon from Faust 6:50: The idea is that he made the tea with holy water. Tricking a demon into drinking holy water is a recurring trope that they're playing with here. 8:15: Disco Polo.
I believe you should also rewatch Smok/The Dragon. Look carefully throughout the scenes, you will find the references here and there, but I won't tell you much more. Some comments already said a lot about Twardowsky, you also did some research on the topic. Here's one more to it. Twardowski (the nobleman/wiseman) in some of the versions of the tale finally went to the moon. That's why sometimes Poles say that Twardowski/the Pole was the very first man on the moon. Also, besides five main shorts (Smok, Twardowsky, Twardowsky 2.0, Bazyliszek, Jaga) there are music videos, which also add some details to the story/stories being told in those shorts. Enjoy!
CD projekt Red placed the character of Twardowski in the add-on to the game The Witcher 3. There as the character of Olgierd von Everec, who sold his soul to the devil. In one of the missions that starts the add-on, Geralt of Rivia fights Olgierd, the scene is from Sienkieiwcz Trilogy (Polish writer, Nobel Prize winner) The Deluge.
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"Dzień dobry panie i panowie".... well, i'm shocked. Polish becoming your second language. Thumbs up 👍
He looks similar to polish peoples but his hair style is ukrainian or silesian XD
@@isowskizjep taki zaczes kolego noszą w całej europie ,a w polszy w poteznej ilosci ;)
@@TodayTomorrowMusick głównie ćPunki , ukraińcy i ślązacy XD The Adventures of Tintin XD
@@isowskizjepmasz tu przeklep, zjeb zamiast zjep 🤷♂️ nie pozdrawiam the billa, który osadza kogokolwiek po fryzurze 🙉
@@isowskizjepwhaaaaaa?
We're waiting for TWARDOWSKY 2.0. 🇵🇱
YES! It's soo much funnier 😂
Jaga!!
Twardowski, to nie rusek przecież.
Also jaga legend, after Twardowski 2.0 🤘
You did this. Thank you
Theres a polish proverb
Gdzie diabeł nie może tam babę pośle.
Where the devil (himself) fears to/cannot tread, there/that's where he will send a woman.
Dokładnie/ exactly 😅
And name of the women here is Lucy, which is reference to Lucifer
It is more hag then woman. But I dirges.
Soczi-Town in Russia.Customer-Putin.
Shut up you
Polish legends are like a Marvel movie - don't forget the post-credits scene! Especially in the next film about Twardowski.
The female character is Lucynka ( Lucy) , which is basically Lucyfer.
Main devil character ( her boss ),which you will meet later I called Boruta.
Polish women are the most aggressive in the world, claims an American researcher. PhyllisC XD
All these songs (except disco polo) are Polish classics😻 Pozdrawiam👍😻
disco polo song could represents Poland in Eurovision contest ruclips.net/video/hjtZwuz0Zg0/видео.html
Well actually it is becoming a classic as well. ;P
Niestety@@slifek85
2:03 here you have symbol of polish Air Force
2:57 here you have very popular glasses in baskets in Poland in the 70-80s or even earlier
3:19 This song is about death coming to us and being ready for the end [Zegarmistrz Światła Purpurowy Tadeusz Woźniak]
3:20 the same case -carpet and chair
4:24 Mephisto - 1 of the bosses from Diablo game from hell
8;03 1 of the most hated song in country(disco polo) [The Weekend Ona Tanczy Dla Mnie]
10:50 One of the most recognizable symbols of old horror movies
PS Huge thanks for polish subtitles finally
12:24 SMILES IN POLISH XD
12:21 this is Earth. not Moon. he is on the Moon
Mephisto is short for Mephistopheles, which is a looot older than the Diablo series.
3:19 This song is about death coming to us and being ready for the end [Zegarmistrz Światła Purpurowy Tadeusz Woźniak]..better is closterkeller
4:24 Mephisto - Mephistopheles is a fallen angel from Goethe's poem "Faust", he also appears in Adam Mickiewicz's ballad "Pani Twardowska". In Mickiewicz, it was with Mefisto that Twardowski made a pact. And Mephisto came for his soul.
Remember to watch post credit scenes. Almost every movie in this series has post credit scenes.
'Panie i Panowie" sounds great! 👍
2:07 This band is "Eletryczne Gitary", and these are headphones. 6:56 He was pouring holy water into the tea. 8:07 A very famous and hating song from the band "WEEKEND". 10:13 This song is sung by Marek Grechta. Sometimes the translation of the subtitles is tragic
It's based on the polish legend about sir Twardowski ,,legenda o panie Twardowskim" who escaped the devil to the moon and there is also a ballad ,,Pani Twardowska" by Adam Mickiewicz from 1822. 4:20 Mephisto is a shortcut for Mephistopheles (the devil/Satan)
Mephistopheles is one of the devils, not Satan or Samael himself.
@@Diveyl not even that. Mephisto isn't "devil", he's demon from germanic culture, "promoted" by "Faust" by Goethe
Fun fact, the main role is played by a very popular Polish actor Robert Więckiewicz, but the role of the demon is played by a Polish youtuber from the MishON channel
Reżyser też dobrze dobrany do tematu. To widać w ostatecznym kształcie filmiku. Ma swoją markę:)
It seems like you're referring to "Mephistopheles," a fictional character with various cultural and literary origins. Mephistopheles is often associated with devilish or demonic figures and is most famously known for his role in Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's tragic play "Faust."
In "Faust," Mephistopheles is a demon who makes a pact with the scholar Faust, offering him knowledge, power, and pleasure in exchange for his soul. This character embodies the archetype of the cunning, seductive devil who tempts individuals into making morally questionable or destructive choices.
Mephistopheles has appeared in various adaptations, retellings, and works of art over the years, both within the context of "Faust" and in other stories that draw on similar themes of temptation and damnation. The character has become a symbol of the struggle between good and evil, and his portrayal can vary widely depending on the specific interpretation and cultural context.
If you liked that, you're gonna love Twardowsky 2.0.
BTW, there are many devils with diffrent names and status in Hell. In Poland we have our own versions, like Boruta of Rokita. Mephisto is actually from a diffrent origin and the woman was Lucynka(normal Polish name), which sounds similar to Lucifer(Lucyfer in Polish).
Thanks for your videos. I love watching it ❤ and sometimes I learn something I didn't know about my own country
Mephisto, in Polish "Mefisto" is short from "Mefistofeles". There is also "Czart" and "Bies".
In original myth there is mention that Twardowsky run from the Devil to the Moon.
@@harvaldi I didn't really checked the whole story of Mephisto, but I think he showed up in Dr Faust, which is a german book. Don't know what his origin story is. And czart and bies are the other names of devils from diffrent regions, Boruta is sometimes called by those names and sometimes he's a completely diffrent character. The same goes for other slavic demons, whom people also called devil or czart at the same time calling it strzyga or płanetnik.
Mefistofeles pochodzi z "Mistrza i Małgorzaty" Michaiła Bułhakowa
@@aleksandrakrzywdzinska7411 Mefistofeles pojawiał się wcześniej. Goethe z tego co pamiętam napisał Doktora Fausta przed Mistrzem i Małgorzatą Bułhakowa...
The last song's title:
Marek Grechuta: Tyle było dni.
A Nie "Dni, których nie znamy"?
We all were waiting for it
Fun fact. Heart of stone. Dlc to witcher 3 is reimagination of this story. Even the guy who made pact go with "i will give you my soul when we meet on the moon". He want to outsmart the devil by imposible tasks. And devil outsmart him fulfiling all tasks(with Geralt help).
"Byłem w Rio, byłem w Bajo, miałem bilet na Hawajo" ach uwielbiam elektryczne gitary
So... The "powers" Twardowski got from hell were most often typical dark warlock powers, he once saw a quite fancy rooster painted on a side of a wall and brought it to life, using it as a mount for example. Other than that, he was known to grant wishes, transmute objects, conjure houses out of thin air, etc.
8:30 It's disco polo ;) And the song is "Ona tańczy dla mnie" (She's dancing for me) by Weekend. The song was literally EVERYWHERE when it was released and people hated it and (just as you said) liked it and danced to it at discos, wedding parties etc. Btw. Polish Legends is a series created by Tomasz Bagiński, the guy who (supposedly) worked on the Witcher series by Netflix. Compared to The Witcher, this video is so so so much better and well-realized in every scene (like the glass holders are a reference to the 1980s and 1990s where Polish families used such holders to use regular glasses as cups).
If you've played The Witcher 3 and the Heart of Stone expansion pack. The whole story of Olgierd is basically a reference to the Legend of Twardosky
Rob, you should know that not the Americans but Mr. Twardowski was the first on the moon 🤣😂🤣😂
ps.You greeted us beautifully in Polish ❤🧡💛
The devil will be in the second part (Twardowsky 2.0) 🙂 You can also see him in my favorite part of this series (Jaga) 🙂 Before watching the "Jaga" part, I recommend watching the "Operacja Bazyliszek" part first 👍 Chronologically, the films are: Smok, Twardowsky, Twardowsky 2.0, Operacja Bazyliszek and Jaga 🙂 Although these are stories based on various Polish legends, but here they are intertwined into one story 🙂
Loved your reaction, always funny :D To me Polish Legends are the best movies that were created so far in Poland. Sure, we have good productions, but it's rare to have such excellent effects and modern approach combined with superb dialogues and acting. I wish we had more of that kind of cinema instead of common comedies or historic films.
For me "Dzień świra" was also 10/10 ❤
@@katarzynalpzm0arajko-nenow32 A Seksmisja?
@@dorotabarbowska2184 No przecież 🙃 Genialna!!! 😂
The legend of Twardowski was one of main inspirations for Olgierd von Everec in Witcher 3.
The devil was in Sochi, you can imagine with whom would he meet there...
jestes super facet Robert dzieki za rozpowszechnianie Polskiej kultury
8:18 yep. That's Disco Polo.
watch out for "after credits" in this series
Yes
Now the writing here is unbelievably good: in 4.30 the Lady devil says that Mephisto is meeting a client in Sochi, this is a clear reference to… Vladimir Putin, as that is where the Putin’s famous palace is located😊
Also, in Twardowski 2.0 when she comes back to Earth, her ship crashes near Raczki village, which is right in the middle of the Suwalki gap between Belarus and Kaliningrad, nowadays often referred to as the “most dangerous place on Earth” 😊
Yeah. Exactly. Recently I watched couple of reaction videos to this and nobody picked that up (Sochi client)
he isn't trapped on the moon (i mean he is, but by himself), he escaped/hid there. in the legend, Twardowski made a pact with the devil that his soul may only be collected in Rome, so Twardowski never traveled there, but one time he went into a tavern not knowing that this tavern's name was "rome" and the devil caught him there trying to collect, but Twardowski escaped to the moon and he sits there ever since ;)
just to add, in the legend he escaped to the moon riding a cock.
According to legend, he flew off to the moon on a rooster.
Search in Google images for "twardowski kogut".
A najważniejsze, że dał radę tam spierniczyć na kogucie w jednym kapciu, w drugim bucie... I pewnie dlatego w tym roku odkręcane są wszystkie doniesienia o lądowaniu kiedykolwiek ludzi na księżycu, że to były tylko amerykańskie mistyfikacje, bo skoro to własność Twardowskiego, to żaden diabeł tam się dostać nie mógł ;)
Wonderful! Try Jaga! This is the one of the best clips they have made so far! Not many people know but Twardowsky was actually a historical person, a mage of the king Zygmunt August II. Depressed king after the death of his beloved wife commanded Jan to find a way to see once again a soul of his dead wife. He made a magical mirror and king was able to see Barbara again, however he did not proceed with the instructions given by Twardowsky and queen dissapeared to the despair of the king . The mirror of Twadowsky got properties to see the future. And it was shattered by Napoleon - it was told he has seen his failure in raiding Russia.
Ten kanal jest dobry. Pokazuje jak ludzie malo o nas wiedza jak absolutnie nas nie rozumieja.
See all 5 of those films. :)
Wow, it's pure polish !😄
😮 Dzień dobry Panu.
Mefisto is short for Mefistofeles, one of the devils of Polish legends. And the "music" is called Disco Polo and no - I don't secretly like it :D More details below:
The legend of Jan Twardowski is a piece of Polish folklore that tells the story of a man who made a pact with the devil. According to the legend, Jan Twardowski was a nobleman and a sorcerer who desired to gain knowledge and power through magic. To achieve this, he made a deal with the devil (often depicted as Rokita). In exchange for his abilities, he would give his soul to the devil after a certain period.
However, Twardowski decided to trick the devil by adding a clause to the agreement that his soul would only be taken if they met in Rome - assuming he would never go there. After many years, having gained vast knowledge and power, the devil tried to cunningly catch Twardowski. In a tavern that Twardowski entered, the devil placed a sign reading "Rome" and attempted to claim the sorcerer's soul.
In desperation, Twardowski used a mirror (which granted him certain powers) to summon the Virgin Mary, who saved him from the devil. But in return, he had to leave Earth. As a result, he was sent to the Moon, where, according to legend, he remains trapped forever.
The tale of Twardowski is often likened to the German story of Faust, who also made a pact with the devil. In both tales, the protagonist tries to deceive the devil but ultimately pays a price for his actions.
Mephistopheles, as a distinct character, is most famously known from Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's drama "Faust," but his origins trace back to earlier literary works and legends.
Literary Works: Before Goethe's "Faust," the character of Mephistopheles appears in various versions of the Faust story that circulated in Europe from the 16th century. One of the earliest recorded sources is a German book from 1587 titled "Historia von D. Johann Fausten," which tells of the legendary magician and his dealings with the devil.
Etymology: The name "Mephistopheles" itself is shrouded in mystery, and its exact origin is uncertain. One theory suggests it derives from the Greek word "Mephistopheles," meaning "not a lover of light," referring to his devilish nature.
Theology: While Mephistopheles per se doesn't appear in the Bible, some suggest that the character might have been inspired by traditional Christian depictions of Satan or other demons.
Disco Polo is a music genre originating from Poland. Its roots date back to the 1980s and 1990s. Here are some key points about the origins of Disco Polo:
Inspirations: Disco Polo drew inspirations from Western disco music and traditional Polish folk tunes. It is characterized by simple, catchy melodies and lyrics, often revolving around love, fun, and everyday life.
Evolution: In the 1990s, the genre became incredibly popular in Poland, especially among the youth and in rural areas. Many Disco Polo bands began to appear on television and radio, and their songs became staples at weddings, fairs, and other events.
Television: TV shows like "Disco Relax" and "Galaktyka" played a significant role in popularizing the genre nationwide.
Criticism: Despite its popularity, Disco Polo was often criticized by mainstream media and the musical elite for its simplicity and lack of "artistic depth." However, its authenticity and straightforwardness attracted a vast fanbase.
The conflict was a bit deeper... music elites criticized DP because they didn't get $$$, music labels, musicians, the whole music industry didn't get this cake etc... at first they said it was hackwork with no future(they didn't see the money that was in it, so they laughed from DP artist and their hard start), and when it turned out that there is money the conflict/black campaign has begun because it was to late to join this branch entertainment -.-' + it was a period of financial problems for the artistic "elites" (hołdysowe tantiemy etc) when DP was making money at the same time... destroy something because you have nothing from it < like always in PL (bo somsiad ma lepiej to mu bruździć)
LEGENDY POLSKIE " JAGA": You will also love it!
... Jaga is last in the series. They are all connected, they are one coherent story in chronological order.
It's on the list 😊
To be honest, I haven't really thought about which one is the last one. But now... Yea... I guess "Jaga" is the last one.
@@freuer007 also... Music videos to covers (new rendition) of the songs included in films are telling (without dialog) additional stories about characters. It is very woth checking them out.
I'm thoroughly enjoying your dive into Polish culture Rob. Very 👍
It's a pity, they didn't made Twardowsky 3.0
The story is not finished. Allegro stopped producing this story on second part. 😥😭
WoW Robert, your polish is getting better and better 👏.
Good reaction 🤣 and you were looking for "disco polo" shit wedding party music.
The last song you heard was of Grechuta, whole album is about most important things in human life. If I'm not wrong it was called " seven important words " or something similar. My memory is not so good anymore, but worth for you to listen to this album if you can find transaction or you carry on improving your polish 😊
Translation*
She was just a lesser devil.
The original legend says Twardowski escaped from the devil to the Moon.
kobieta bez bolca dostaje fikolca (a woman without a pin goes crazy) XD
Robbb on every next your movie on YT you speekin better and better in Polish :) "Dzien dobry panowie i panie" meeeen big Respect for you. You almost Polish hihihi. Nice Job Mate
I would not be offended if he pronounced the words: "dżem dobry" but the time will come for Polish signs. :D
Hahha no to to juz jest czepianie sie. Daj sobie spokoj czlowieku. Stara sie i jest git.
@@JRTP-Bart77PL spokojnie, dobrze usłyszałem. Było całkiem poprawnie. Nie czepiam się. Nie zamierzałem nawet.
Haha, I just started watching and can't wait for your reaction! I know it back and forth, so... now watching your video
One of the best series we got in years. The idea, the acting, humor, plot. Simple perfection! You have to watch each and every one legend!
U must see on Sabaton History video:"Inmate 4859" about Witold Pilecki. I guarantee U'll be taking Ur jaw from the floor. He was 1 of the greatest heroes in polish history.
Robert you are the best ! God bless you !
Thanks for this reaction! It's great to see how fascinated you are about Poland! :-)
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Right. So not a Divine Comedy but Faust, he was supposed to have had sold his soul to Mephistopheles. This is referring here to that.
Earth reflection in the visor, he is standing on the moon. And there is a post credit shot later. You missed it.
DISCO POLO! ;)
Mephisto - or Mephistopheles - is one of the devils, and she is one of the lesser ones. In Polish lore there are a lot of devils of various powers.
Rob you are best, Mate. the way how you bring Polish culture to the UK is a masterpiece 😉
yes! you do it ;P
according to legend, he was given knowledge, wisdom and immortality by the devil. Bizarrely, this made him understand that he needed to get his soul back.
ps.the songs you hear in the productions of alegro are Polish hits from years ago, I'm not sure but I think the authors have given up their copyright and it's like open source now?
Interesting fact: Mephisto is with a client in Sochi (Russia) - Putin has his villa in this city ;)
The company that produced that for Allegro is Platige Image. They are doing CGI for Netflix's Witcher series and much more. And what was visible in the visor of Twardovsky was Earth ;)
She's a wife of a popular Polish youtuber: ZDVPY. Great video mate
Hi, pls remember every scene in this fulfilled with small details and every part of it has a meaning. You shold sit with some native at least 40yo who could explain it picture by picture. I think it would looong evening (or 3) to get the full picture of how deep it is placed in polish culture.
Part 2 please!
Dzień dobry, Panie Rob !
Lubię Twoje reakcje. Polecam Bazyliszka. Piękna seria, nieźli aktorzy, super dobrana muzyka. Pozdrawiam serdecznie z Polski 👍👍🇵🇱💕
Nice to see how step by step You are sink in Poland Robinsky!😀 Like bishop in tar 😀 Be careful it can be addicting😀RGRDS!
She was the messenger of hell.
And now Rob, Watch Twardowsky 2.0 :D
Read the legend. He did run away to the moon to hide from the devil.
Według mnie najlepszy krótkometrażowy film Polski oraz kontynuacja część 2
W produkcji była pełnometrażowa wersja o nazwie "Twardowsky 3.14" ale niestety nie ukończyli produkcji, bo zabrakło budżetu niestety...
@@yrek150 szkoda że nie został ukończony
In all the series "Legendy polskie" the music plays a key role. Many of the songs are covers of classics very famous and every song is part of tne narration on screen. That's an added value to these short films.
BTW, he played DISCO POLO to make her furious.
Yea that's exactly why I thought it was that 🤣
FYI it's a two parter :D
I love these Allegro videos. Hope you go thru them all (about 9 videos or sth). Also, check out the last 20-30 seconds of each vid, there are clips at the end.
I also love that before you watch this video, you check out what the legend is about.
This is very important, otherwise how would you know what's going on as a foreigner? :D
Brilliant stuff, as always. Keep up the good work. Love your vids! Andddddd your Polish is improving :D
Bravo Rob! Your Polish is getting better all the time. It’s so nice of you to popularize Poland and it’s culture. I used to live in London and I must say that the perception of Poland and Poles in the UK was rather stereotypical and negative. Your Chanel might be contributing to a positive change in that respect.
The series about Polish Legends is great, especially because it has a more contemporary take on them. I’ve watched 6 episodes so far. They are all very well done. Obviously, someone familiar with the legends and with the Polish music used in those movies will likely appreciate these series more. The subtitles aren’t the best, but they’re acceptable.
Here is my translation of the final song by Marek Grechuta:
Crucial are only the days that are for us in store...
Crucial are only the moments we are still waiting for...
Crucial are only the days that are for us in store...
Crucial are only the moments we are still waiting for..
There's been many days, when we couldn't go on.
But then splendid ones, splendid days came on...
When you have regrets about pointless ones,
The only thing worth knowing then is this, and merely this:
Crucial are only the days that are for us in store...
Crucial are only the moments we are still waiting for...
Crucial are only the days that are for us in store...
Crucial are only the moments we are still waiting for...
All the best to you!
The best of all these tales. A little Masterpiece. :)
The classic version of this legend says that Twardowski, in the pact he's made, wrote an addendum, saying that after a set period of time, he will go to Rome to fulfil his end of the bargain.
Of course, he never intended to go Italy - thus, he planned to outsmart the devil by never showing up at the designated place. When the devil finds him, he tells him exactly that - the deal said, his end of the bargain, his soul, will be given to the devil in Rome, and since Twardowski is still in Poland, the devil has absolutely nothing to do there.
What he didn't notice, however, was that the tavern the devil found him in, had a charming name... _ROMA._
Realizing his blunder, Twardowski magically summons a giant cock (the bird :P) and hopping onto it, he flies away to the moon, where he's said to still reside, hiding from his contractor.
Also, others mentioned this, but yes - in Polish folklore there are many devils. From what I've read, this is a leftover Slavic lore from the time prior to Christianity. Mephisto (Mephistopheles), Rokita, Boruta and Lucifer are names of just a few best known ones - though I am pretty sure Lucifer isn't just our lore.
Better to write rooster than cock. 😁
"Dzień dobry panie i panowie" - wow, wow, wow! Welcome to the bunch of Polish speakers, Rob.
Nie wiedziałem że jest taki film o Twardowskim:). Dzięki :)
Hi. This is a really well told story. In the last scene, the reflection of the helmet shows the earth, not the moon, and it's kind of in his mind.
9:32 yes, that's a glagolitic letter dobro lol
Few explanations: Mephisto comes from Mephistopheles which is a name of the devil in Mickiewicz's version of this tale (in that version Twardowski 'outsmarts' the devil by adding a clause that states his soul is only taken when they meet in Rome, a place that Twardowski has no intention to go to, but one day he visits a Tavern called Rome, allowing Mephisto to act)
Also in most versions of the legend, Twardowski escapes to the moon on a giant rooster to avoid honoring the deal
Also also, the story in The Witcher 3 Hearts of Stone is based on that legend - Olgierd is a stand-In for Twardowski and Gaunter ODimm is a stand-In for Mephisto.
Also also also, the actor who plays Twardowski here, Robert Więckiewicz is one of the top actors in Poland actually, he's in a lot of good movies like In Darkness, The Dark House or Clergy
You finally got it right ladies and gentlemen
Great reaction. Regards
There is a Polish proverb: "Gdzie diabeł nie może tam babę pośle" - "Where the devil himself is powerless, there he will send a woman instead" 😉
Dzień dobry Panu. Miło Pana widzieć. 😀
("Jaga" should be next)
Actually, it _was_ one of the devils. In "Legendy Polskie," Hell is a corporation, and they sent a junior officer. Twardowski inquired about one of the senior management (Mephisto). The answer was: He's in Sochi (the location of Putin's famous summer palace).
Rob do not miss Legendy Polskie - Aleja Gwiazd cover as a nice extra to this Twardowski series . ruclips.net/video/fMU2Y4F0BDw/видео.html
Love this movie. Waiting for Twardowsky 2.0
Second chapter is great too.
Rob, you must look crime comedy with this actor.
Very good comedy VINCI. Its one older comedy, but is perfect.
8:29 This kind/genere of music is Disco Polo
You should also watch all of it Legendy Polskie, and of course a Twardowsky 2.0.
Dzień dobry Panu 😁
Dzien dobry
1:27 Devil finaly caught Twardowski and tried to took him directly to hell. Once in that situation, Twardowski started his prayers to the God and his prayers were so pure and clean, that it made devil uncomfortable so he dropped Twardowsky, who safely landed on the moon.. and that's were legends end, if i'm not mistaken - he never returned from there ;)
9:41 What is that I think of now: two balls and a cannon? It's scissors .
Also:
- Popular in Poland version of legend ens up in Twardowsky escaping from the devil to the moon.
- Mefisto- Mephistopheles- devil in Faust (Goethe) and Master and Margot (Bułhakow), in some minor books, also popular in Poland lately. I think he was introduced to the legend by Mickiewicz "Pani Twardowska" The thing is he was German. In previous versions it was Boruta or Rokita (polish devils form XVIII century literature I think).
- Disco polo music was the word. Yeah... yeah, that is it. "Ona tańczy dla mnie" is dico polo.
- The woman is Lucyna- Lucypher - morning star fallen angel. The one from Dante Alighieri, Divine Comedy.
Rob, please check all "Polish Devils" since we have our own and they weren't always bad.
Mefisto, Boruta, Rokita, Topielec, there is a few of them and they have their own hirachy
Yessssssssssssss thanks
4:16: We have a saying, where the Devil can't he'll send a woman.
4:29: Mephisto is short for Mephistopheles, a demon from Faust
6:50: The idea is that he made the tea with holy water. Tricking a demon into drinking holy water is a recurring trope that they're playing with here.
8:15: Disco Polo.
I believe you should also rewatch Smok/The Dragon. Look carefully throughout the scenes, you will find the references here and there, but I won't tell you much more.
Some comments already said a lot about Twardowsky, you also did some research on the topic. Here's one more to it. Twardowski (the nobleman/wiseman) in some of the versions of the tale finally went to the moon. That's why sometimes Poles say that Twardowski/the Pole was the very first man on the moon.
Also, besides five main shorts (Smok, Twardowsky, Twardowsky 2.0, Bazyliszek, Jaga) there are music videos, which also add some details to the story/stories being told in those shorts. Enjoy!
4:32 "Jest w Soczi. Umówił się z klientem na painballa". Jakież to się wtedy okazało prorocze...
the second song is Marek Grechuta - a cult song for many people
There is more. My favourite is witch
CD projekt Red placed the character of Twardowski in the add-on to the game The Witcher 3. There as the character of Olgierd von Everec, who sold his soul to the devil. In one of the missions that starts the add-on, Geralt of Rivia fights Olgierd, the scene is from Sienkieiwcz Trilogy (Polish writer, Nobel Prize winner) The Deluge.