Overview

Set at the turn of the century, the story concerns a Polish poet living in Cracow who has decided to marry a peasant girl. The wedding is attended by a heterogenous group of people from all strata of Polish society, who dance, get drunk and lament Poland's 100-year-long division under Russia, Prussia, and Austria. The bridegroom, a painter friend, and a journalist each in turn is confronted with spectres of Polish past.

Cast

Marek Walczewski, Izabela Olszewska, Ewa Ziętek, Daniel Olbrychski, Emilia Krakowska, Mieczysław Stoor, Kazimierz Opaliński, Henryk Borowski

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What is "The Wedding" about?

Set at the turn of the century, the story concerns a Polish poet living in Cracow who has decided to marry a peasant girl. The wedding is attended by a heterogenous group of people from all strata of Polish society, who dance, get drunk and lament Poland's 100-year-long division under Russia, Prussia, and Austria. The bridegroom, a painter friend, and a journalist each in turn is confronted with spectres of Polish past.

When was "The Wedding" released?

The Wedding was released in 1973.

Who stars in "The Wedding"?

The cast includes Marek Walczewski, Izabela Olszewska, Ewa Ziętek, Daniel Olbrychski.