Starring:
    Roman Polanski (above)
    Daniel Olbrychski
    Janusz Gajos
    Andrzej Seweryn
    Katarzyna Figura
    Agata Buzek
    Rafal Krolikowski

 

A new Polish film

ZEMSTA
("Revenge")

Directed by Andrzej Wajda
Based on the comedy by Aleksander Fredro
- a pearl of Polish literature.

In Polish verse, with English subtitles
1 hr. 45 min.

Three showings:
Friday, December 6, 2002, 6:00 and 8:00 PM
Saturday, December 7, 2002, 1:00 PM

Shown under the auspices of
The Embassy of the Republic of Poland, Cultural Section

Goldman Theater, DCJCC
1529 16th St. NW
Washington, DC
(entrance from Q St.)

  

 


Wajda

All three showings were very well-attended. The audience reaction was very positive. On Saturday, there were many school children, who also enjoyed the story and the comedy. Costumes and set design are outstanding, as is the acting, especially by Roman Polanski (who is better known as a director) in one of the major roles. Agata Buzek, who plays the romantic interest, is the daughter of former Prime Minister Jerzy Buzek.
All-in-all, a very positive experience -- this film is highly recommended.

Ted Mirecki, President
Washington Metropolitan Area Division
Polish American Congress