The Peasants – Polish Film Festival

Against the backdrop of the seasonal changes and field work, the fates of the Boryna family and the beautiful and mysterious Jagna are at play. Women, especially the tragic character of Jagna, will take centre stage in the plot. The unique microcosmos of a village community will prompt a universal and incredibly up-to-date story. A story about tragic love and living in a small community where brutal game rules determine one’s position within the group, while stepping outside this small box may mean humiliation and rejection. This monumental work of Władysław Reymont is full of flowery descriptions of nature. The film will be based on the Young Poland art period which is ideal for conveying the atmosphere of the novel.