A Very Christmas Story (Polish: Świąteczna Przygoda) is a 2000 Polish comedy film written and directed by Dariusz Zawiślak.
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Plot
Corporate accountant Mike Young (Paul Burczyk) has a briefcase full of stolen money. Angelika (Kasia Olarz) seeks money to save her orphanage. The Angel of Death (Jan Englert) has been begging God (Gustaw Holoubek) for a vacation day. With so many souls to be gathered, a substitute is found, but when on vacation Death crosses paths with a Guardian Angel (Teresa Dzielska). Meanwhile, Angelica is looking for Santa Claus to fulfill her Christmas wish for money. During her search she crosses paths with an accountant named Claus (Bartosz Opania) who has stolen a huge amount of money and who is himself being pursued by a group of bumbling hoodlums.
Locations
The film was shot on locations in New York City, Warsaw, and Amsterdam.
Recognition
2001, nomination for Golden Lion for 'Best Picture' at Gdynia Film Festival.