The Revenge

In this 2002 comedy adaptation of Aleksander Fredro's perennially popular stage farce, Andrzej Wajda masterfully captures the sharp wit and irony of the original work, transferring it seamlessly from the stage to the screen. A winter day at a Polish castle brings together a tangled web of relationships, as a notary, his son, and his niece navigate their complex desires and rivalries amidst the backdrop of centuries-old animosity between two sworn enemies. Wajda's direction preserves the essence of Fredro's farce, poking fun at national characteristics that ultimately led to Poland's tragic past.