After the death of a close friend, Wiktor returns to a place of his youth. He reencourages a group of sisters with whom he spent an idyllic summer 15 years prior, discovering the extent to which their lives have changed. Wajda’s most lyrical and poetic work marked a shift in pace and tone, allowing him to meditate on questions of passing time, regret and unfulfilled love.
Contains themes of suicide
5th Feb screening will be followed by a Q&A with Oscar-winning Production Designer and Set Decorator Allan Starski and Costume Designer Wiesława Starska.
Starski won the Oscar for his work on Speilberg's Schidler's List and has also worked on The Pianist and films by Agnieszka Holland. Starski was also a long-time collaborator of Andzrej Wajda, including working with him on Maids of Wilko.
