Reviewers praise the series for its grounded portrayal of "Poland B"—the less-glamorized, provincial parts of the country. Critical Reception
💡 The series uses the funeral industry as a lens to examine broader Polish society, focusing on the tension between old secrets and the struggle for personal integrity.
Mietek’s attempt to be "honest" in a business built on secrecy and past sins. Key Themes and Stylistic Choices Minuta.Ciszy.S01.1080p.Ultradox
As Mietek builds his business, dark secrets from his own history resurface, affecting his family and his standing in the community.
Minuta Ciszy (English title: A Minute of Silence) is a Polish dark comedy-drama series that explores the absurdities and moral complexities of the funeral industry. Released by Canal+ in 2022, the story follows Mietek Zasada, a newly retired postman in a small town who decides to open his own funeral home after a local mogul refuses to bury his friend. The Business of Death Reviewers praise the series for its grounded portrayal
The show finds comedy in the mundane and grotesque aspects of preparing the dead, which critics compare to "Six Feet Under".
Minuta Ciszy is noted for its sharp tonal shifts, blending bleak drama with biting humor. Key Themes and Stylistic Choices As Mietek builds
Robert Więckiewicz’s performance as Mietek is widely cited as "masterful".