The play “Żar”

“Ember” is a high-profile play directed by Jan Englert, which is an adaptation of the famous novel by Sándor Márai. This is a moving psychological drama about friendship, betrayal and a secret hidden for forty years.

Legends of Polish theatre meet on stage: Jan Englert, Daniel Olbrychski and Anna Seniuk. Their masterful acting, tense dialogues and emotions that build with every minute create a spectacle from which it is difficult to take attention away.

The action takes place in 1940. Two old friends reunite after 40 years of silence. Henrik takes Konrad to his castle to return to the events that changed their lives forever. After all these years, is it possible to know the truth? And does every confession bring purification?

“Ember” is an intimate reckoning with the past, love and choices, the consequences of which can accompany a person throughout life. The show is based on word, tension and extreme emotions, becoming a showcase of the highest class acting skill.

🎭 Cast: Jan Englert Daniel Olbrychski Anna Seniuk

🎬 Creators: 🎬 Directed by: Jan Englert 📖 Based on the novel by: Sándor Márai

⏱️ Duration: approx. 95 minutes (without interruption)