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Bartlomiej Topa

Bartlomiej Topa

Actor · Born May 26, 1967 (59) · Nowy Targ, Poland

Bartlomiej Topa is a renowned actor and film producer, graduated from the Polish National Film School in Lodz. He made his acting debut in the movie Zaklad (1990) while still a student. He is best known for his roles in Traffic Department (2012) and Karbala (2015), and 1670 (2023). He co-founded the production company Film IT.

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Biography from IMDb.

Born
May 26, 1967 (59)
From
Nowy Targ, Poland
Works as
Actor
Titles
14 on Motif · 81 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 157 days to Oct 28Down 38% in 30 days

What are Bartlomiej Topa's films like?

Across their 8 Motif titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Genres

Drama3 titlesTypical Motif score: 49th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Action2 titlesTypical Motif score: 21st percentile
: browse their Action movies

Their Motif films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Motif score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
49%
Bonds
20%
Survival
18%
Society
9%
Power
4%
Justice4 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception2 titles, browse their movies with this themeIsolation2 titles, browse their movies with this themeDuty2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 6 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Dark: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their dark movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 0 · Serious 1 · Dark 5

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 5 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 0

Intense: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their intense movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 0 · Charged 2 · Intense 4

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 4 · Shifting 2 · Whiplash 0

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 6 · Some laughs 0 · Funny 0

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 2 · Even-paced 4 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 2 · Engaged 3 · Full focus 1

Heavy: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their heavy movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

Easy watch 0 · Affecting 2 · Heavy 4

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 5 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

3 analyzed roles
Hero
1 of 3
Ally
1 of 3
Shadow
1 of 3

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
6
Dread
4
Melancholic
4
Contemplative
2
Warm
1
Other
2

How their films linger

Unsettling4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteWistful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteInfuriating2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy1
  • Bittersweet3
  • Ambiguous4

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Bartlomiej Topa's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 10 of their 14 Motif titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Bartlomiej Topa's titles on Motif; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Motif score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

81 credits, 14 with a Motif page.

  • Dead by Dawn(2025)

    Actor

    Motif score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Larp (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2025)

    as Louis Lacroix

  • Where Do We Begin (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2025)

    as Father

  • The Eastern Gate(2025)

    Show 6 episodes · as Krzysztof Hałaj

    Motif score: 57th percentile of all shows

  • The Battle of Monte Cassino (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2024)

    as Nikodem Sulik

  • 1670(2023)

    Show 24 episodes · as Jan Paweł Adamczewski

    Motif score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • Young Eagles (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2022)

    as Greń - Plutonowy

  • Hold Tight(2022)

    Show 4 episodes · as Tadeusz Lewicki

    Motif score: 18th percentile of all shows

  • The Return (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 6 episodes · as Jan Starostecki

  • Planet Single. Eight stories (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2021)

    Show 1 episode · as Rafał Tymanski

  • Leave No Traces(2021)

    as Zbigniew Łyko

    Motif score: 85th percentile of all films

  • The Convict(2021)

    Show 17 episodes · as Piotr Serafin

    Motif score: 71st percentile of all shows

  • Bartkowiak(2021)

    as Rafał Kołodziejczyk

    Motif score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Miasto (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2021)

    as Marek Pełka/Detektyw

  • Niezwyciężony (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2021)

    as Oliver

  • The King of Warsaw (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 5 episodes · as Litwińczuk

  • Zrádci (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 1 episode · as polský policista

  • Noamia (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2020)

    as Komisarz Delman

  • The Iron Bridge (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2019)

    as Kacper

  • A Hole in the Head (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2018)

    as Actor 'Chudy'

  • Pod powierzchnia(2018)

    Show 14 episodes · as Bartek Gajewski

    Motif score: 26th percentile of all shows

  • Clergy (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2018)

    as ksiądz Leman

  • Just Friendship (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2017)

    as Patryk

  • Humble Servants (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2016)

    as Warski

  • Second chance (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 50 episodes · as Adam Swensson

  • Summer Solstice (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2015)

    as Leon

  • Strange Heaven (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2015)

    as Marek

  • The King of Life (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2015)

    as "Kapsel"

  • Karbala(2015)

    as Captain Kalicki

    Motif score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Kebab & Horoscope (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2014)

    as 'Kebab'

  • Polish Shit (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2014)

    as Reżyser show Polwsadu

  • The Border (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 18 episodes · as Adam 'Grzywa' Grzywaczewski

  • The Word (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2014)

    as Majchert, ojciec Janka

  • My Own Pole (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2013)

    as Bogdan Mela

  • A Memory of Last Summer (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2013)

    as Stefan (Basia's father)

  • Traffic Department (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2013)

    as Ryszard Król

  • Paradox (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Mietek

  • Proste pragnienia (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2012)

    as Zbyszek

  • Blood for Blood (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 11 episodes · as Jan Wolski

  • Polish Roulette (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2012)

    as Ludwik Dyktoń

  • Nie ten człowiek (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • Wyjazd integracyjny (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2011)

    as Dąbal

  • Układ Warszawski (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 13 episodes · as Zbigniew Sikorek

  • The Mole (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2011)

    as Szef "Solidarności" w kopalni

  • Dance Marathon (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2011)

    as Bolesław

  • Into Deep Water (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 2 episodes · as nauczyciel Jacek Wrzesiński

  • Prosta historia o miłości (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2010)

    as Patryk Berger

  • Mountain Rescue Team (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Hel (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2010)

    as Pacjent Radek

  • Trick(2010)

    as "Szuler"

    Motif score: 26th percentile of all films

  • The Dark House (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2009)

    as Mróz

  • Piksele (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2009)

    as Posterunkowy

  • The Perfect Guy for My Girlfriend (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2009)

    as Guard in TV

  • Afterparty (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • The Offsiders (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2008)

    as Górnik

  • Agentki (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 7 episodes · as detektyw Alfred Knapik

  • Trzeci oficer (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 11 episodes · as Jerzy Sent

  • Wieza(2007)

    as Toksyk

    Motif score: 22nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Pitbull (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Karol Łania

  • The Wedding (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2004)

    Producer · as Janusz

  • Stacyjka (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 13 episodes · as Winicjusz Misiak

  • Let's Make a Grandson (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2003)

    as "Kawa", pracownik Koseli

  • White Dress (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2003)

    as Kościelny

  • Treatment (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2001)

    as Andrzej Majer

  • The Station (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2001)

    as Policeman Grelak

  • Father's Law (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1999)

    as Doctor

  • Demons of War (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1998)

    as Max

  • The Call (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1997)

    as Paramedic

  • Provocateur (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1995)

    as Adam Tański

  • Polish Death (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1995)

    as Dziennikarz w TV

  • Crows(1994)

    as Policeman

    Motif score: 84th percentile of all films

  • Wynajmę pokój... (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1994)

    as policjant

  • At the End of the World (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1994)

    as mężczyzna "alienujący się" z łańcucha

  • Three Colors: White(1994)

    as Jacek

    Motif score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Rat (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1994)

    as mieszkaniec podziemia

  • Pożegnanie z Marią (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1993)

    as Apoloniusz

  • Balanga (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1993)

    as mąż kobiety z wózkiem i muszlą klozetową

  • Taranthriller (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1993)

    as Piotr

  • November (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1992)

    as Piotr

  • The Reformatory (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1991)

    as Andrzej Matłak

  • Tatort(1970)

    Show 1 episode · as Karol Stykowski

    Motif score: 48th percentile of all shows

Career shape

Star power in the 96th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 80 titles from 1970 to 2025; peak year 2014.

Biggest box office

Trick (2010)

$1.8M worldwide

Highest rated

Leave No Traces (2021)

Motif 85th

Most popular right now

The Eastern Gate (2025)

Film career

MilestoneBreakout
19702025

Peak 2014 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 4 Motif titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1998Screen debut· Demons of War
  • 2013First top-billed film· Traffic Department
  • 2013Breakout· Traffic Department
  • 2013Career best· Traffic Department
  • 2023Career best· 1670

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting80 of 80: 79 only acting, 1 with another role · typical Motif score49thProducing1 of 80: 0 only producing, 1 with another role

By decade

1970s1 · acting1990s15 · acting2000s14 · 14 acting · 1 crew2010s32 · acting2020s18 · acting

Billing

usually 5th · top billed in 18% of 11 roles
9813

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Motif score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on Motif, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Bartlomiej Topa's films land?

Their typical Motif film has a Motif score in the 38th percentile, the median of all 8; across their 6 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 43rd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

43rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Approval · how many liked their films

38thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Reach · how many have seen their films

61stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Motif score across 14 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up4
  • 50th to 74th2
  • 25th to 49th4
  • Below 25th4

Shape of the crowd

5 of their 14 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved1
  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser5
  • Broadly Agreed3
  • Mixed3

Most divisive · actor

Wieza (2007)

74th percentile spread · 31% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Three Colors: White (1994)

Motif 96th · 85% liked

Reviewers score the acting 65/100 in their films, across 3 reviewed titles; fans 78, detractors 30. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on Motif; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Motif score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their Motif titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Bartlomiej Topa work with?

People who share at least 2 of Bartlomiej Topa's Motif titles, grouped by what they did on them; Lukasz Simlat shares the most, 3.

Directors

Actors

Composers and cinematographers