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Remembering Andrzej Wajda
Wed Mar 18, 7:00 PM
Lamakaan
This March, Lamakaan will host a special series of screenings dedicated to the legendary Polish filmmaker Andrzej Wajda, every Wednesday evening. The timing beautifully coincides with spring and the festival of Holi, Ugadi, and other festivals, making the event not just a cinematic celebration but also a cultural one—an occasion where the vibrancy of colors, renewal, and artistic expression come together. Just as Holi marks the triumph of joy and the blossoming of new beginnings, Wajda’s films will offer audiences a chance to reflect on resilience, history, and the enduring power of storytelling.
About the Director: Born on March 6, 1926, in Suwałki, Poland, Andrzej Wajda became one of the most influential voices in world cinema, shaping the Polish Film School movement and leaving a legacy spanning over six decades. He passed away on October 9, 2016, in Warsaw at the age of 90, but his contribution to cinema remains timeless. Wajda’s films often grappled with Poland’s turbulent history, weaving together themes of war, identity, and social struggle. His masterpieces include Ashes and Diamonds (1958), Man of Marble (1977), Man of Iron (1981), The Promised Land (1975), and Katyn (2007). Recognized globally, he received the Palme d’Or, an Honorary Oscar, and numerous lifetime achievement awards, cementing his place as a filmmaker who gave voice to a nation’s collective memory while influencing generations of directors worldwide.
Film Title: THE WEDDING | 1972 | 106 Mins | Poland | Polish with English Subtitles.
About the film: Wesele (The Wedding) is a 1972 Polish film directed by Andrzej Wajda. It was adapted from the 1901 play by the same name by Stanisław Wyspiański.
The plot is set at the wedding of a member of Kraków intelligentsia (the Bridegroom, played by Daniel Olbrychski), and his peasant Bride (played by Ewa Ziętek). Their class-blurring union follows a fashionable trend among friends of the playwright from the modernist Young Poland movement. The play by Wyspiański was based on a real-life event: the wedding of Lucjan Rydel at St. Mary's Basilica in Kraków and his wedding reception in the village of Bronowice. It was also inspired in part by the modernist painting of Jacek Malczewski and Maksymilian Gierymski. Wajda also directed Wesele for the theatre.
Screening followed by Discussion. All are Welcome. Entry is free and open to all!
About the Director: Born on March 6, 1926, in Suwałki, Poland, Andrzej Wajda became one of the most influential voices in world cinema, shaping the Polish Film School movement and leaving a legacy spanning over six decades. He passed away on October 9, 2016, in Warsaw at the age of 90, but his contribution to cinema remains timeless. Wajda’s films often grappled with Poland’s turbulent history, weaving together themes of war, identity, and social struggle. His masterpieces include Ashes and Diamonds (1958), Man of Marble (1977), Man of Iron (1981), The Promised Land (1975), and Katyn (2007). Recognized globally, he received the Palme d’Or, an Honorary Oscar, and numerous lifetime achievement awards, cementing his place as a filmmaker who gave voice to a nation’s collective memory while influencing generations of directors worldwide.
Film Title: THE WEDDING | 1972 | 106 Mins | Poland | Polish with English Subtitles.
About the film: Wesele (The Wedding) is a 1972 Polish film directed by Andrzej Wajda. It was adapted from the 1901 play by the same name by Stanisław Wyspiański.
The plot is set at the wedding of a member of Kraków intelligentsia (the Bridegroom, played by Daniel Olbrychski), and his peasant Bride (played by Ewa Ziętek). Their class-blurring union follows a fashionable trend among friends of the playwright from the modernist Young Poland movement. The play by Wyspiański was based on a real-life event: the wedding of Lucjan Rydel at St. Mary's Basilica in Kraków and his wedding reception in the village of Bronowice. It was also inspired in part by the modernist painting of Jacek Malczewski and Maksymilian Gierymski. Wajda also directed Wesele for the theatre.
Screening followed by Discussion. All are Welcome. Entry is free and open to all!