PFFF: The Doll/The Doll

Warsaw at the end of the 19th century. The heart of Stanisław Wokulski (Marcin Dorociński) is possessed by a mad love for Izabela Łęcka (Kamila Urzedowska). He, thanks to the fortune won in the war, returns to the country and decides to enter the world of the higher spheres in order to win the hand of his beloved. She is dazzling and haughty, but despite her aristocratic background, she struggles with the specter of financial ruin. At Wokulski's side stands his faithful friend, Ignacy Rzecki (Marek Kondrat), a romantic who watches with nostalgia as the world of ideals gives way to social aspirations and the ruthless game of interests. Wokulski enters the labyrinth of aristocratic salons, where every gesture can be the beginning of intrigue, and every word — a harbinger of betrayal. Rivals in his path, unexpected alliances and dramatic choices will test his dreams and faith in the people. This is a story about a love infatuation that changes the destinies of the characters and blurs the boundaries between heart and reason.

After the session, we invite you to a discussion led by the lecturers of Polonicum UW — Małgorzata Malinowska and Tomasz Wegner.

Polish Films For Foreigners is supported by the Polish Language and Culture Centre for Foreigners POLONICUM of the University of Warsaw. POLONICUM lecturers conduct lectures and courses on Polish language and Polish culture on a daily basis, as well as engage in research work. The key to the repertoire presented as part of the PFFF are positive reviews from film critics, awards won at festivals or the status of a “cult film” in the eyes of Poles.

More information: www.polonicum.uw.edu.pl

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Warsaw, late 19th century. Stanisław Wokulski's (Marcin Dorociński) heart is consumed by a mad passion for Izabela Łęcka (Kamila Urzedowska). Having amassed a fortune during the war, he returns home determined to enter high society and win the hand of the woman he loves. She is dazzling and haughty, yet—despite her aristocratic lineage—she grapples with the looming threat of financial ruin. Alongside Wokulski stands his loyal friend Ignacy Rzecki (Marek Kondrat), a romantic who watches with nostalgia as a world of ideals gives way to social ambition and the ruthless pursuit of self-interest. Wokulski enters the labyrinth of aristocratic salons, where a single gesture can spark an intrigue and every word may herald a betrayal. Rivals, unexpected alliances, and dramatic choices will put his dreams and his faith in humanity to the test. A la historia de una infatuación romantico que altera las destinies de caracteres y blurs la línea entre corazón y razão.

After the screening, we invite you to join a discussion led by Polonicum UW lecturers Małgorzata Malinowska and Tomasz Wegner.

Polish Films for Foreigners is supported by the POLONICUM University of Warsaw, Centre of Polish Language and Culture for Foreigners. Lecturers from the POLONICUM on a daily basis give lectures, conduct Polish language and culture courses and do research work. The films presented as part of a series are selected on the basis of positive reviews of the films and awards granted at film festivals. Some of the films presented are classic, considered by Poles as a “cult movie”.

More information: www.polonicum.uw.edu.pl