The Peasants

Director: DK Welchman, Hugh Welchman

Script: DK Welchman, Hugh Welchman

Cinematography: Kamil Polak, Radosław Ładczuk, Szymon Kuriata

Editing: DK Welchman, Patrycja Piróg, Miki Węcel

Producers: Hugh Welchman, Sean Bobbitt

Cast: Kamila Urzędowska, Robert Gulaczyk, Mirosław Baka, Sonia Mietelica, Ewa Kasprzyk, Sonia Bohosiewicz, Małgorzata Kożuchowska

Poland 2023
102′

“The Peasants” tells the story of Jagna, a young woman determined to forge her own path within the confines of a late 19th century Polish village – a hotbed of gossip and on-going feuds, held together, rich and poor, by pride in their land, adherence to colourful traditions and a deep-rooted patriarchy. When Jagna finds herself caught between the conflicting desires of the village’s richest farmer, his eldest son and other leading men of the community, her resistance puts her on a tragic collision course with the community around her.

The screening will be followed by Q&A session with actor Robert Gulaczyk.

Reymont’s epic has been condensed into an elegant, two-hour poem. It came alive in the arena of artistic courage bordering on madness.

Michał Walkiewicz

This is an event that should only be experienced on the big screen.

Dawid Smyk, Pełna sala

A ravishingly beautiful visual triumph.

Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter

The film is stunning, and a lot of work is visible in every frame.

Ewa Stępień, Elle

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