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Pan Tadeusz (1999 film)

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For the previous film, see Pan Tadeusz (1928 film). For the 1834 epic poem on which both films are based, see Pan Tadeusz.

Pan Tadeusz: The Last Foray in Lithuania is a 1999 Polish film directed by Andrzej Wajda. It is based on the 1834 eponymous epic poem by Polish poet, writer and philosopher Adam Mickiewicz (1798–1855).[1] As in the poem, conflict between the Soplica and Horeszko families serves as a backdrop for discussion of issues of Polish national unity and the struggle for independence.

Pan Tadeusz
French promotional poster for the film
Directed byAndrzej Wajda
Written by
  • Andrzej Wajda
  • Jan Nowina-Zarzycki
Based onPan Tadeusz
by Adam Mickiewicz
Produced byLew Rywin
Starring
CinematographyPaweł Edelman
Edited by
  • Wanda Zeman
  • Anita Wandzel
Music byWojciech Kilar
Distributed by
  • Heritage Films
  • Canal+Polska
  • Les Films du Losange
Release date
  • 22 October 1999 (1999-10-22)
Running time
147 minutes
Countries
  • Poland
  • France
LanguagePolish
Budget$5 million (estimated)
12,5 million złoty

Historical background Edit

For 400 years, Lithuania and Poland were united in the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, until Poland was partitioned in 1795 by three nations at its borders: the Russian Empire, the Kingdom of Prussia, and the Habsburg monarchy (see Partitions of Poland). At that point Poland, a formerly powerful state, simply ceased to exist. Yet one hope remained for the patriotic Poles yearning for autonomy – the First French Empire. Napoleon promised to restore the Polish homeland if Poles, in turn, helped him defeat the Russian Empire. Thousands of Poles were part of the Grande Armée during the French invasion of Russia. The invasion force reached the gates of Moscow before being forced into a long and bloody retreat. The film itself centers on two noble families who live in the Russian-controlled part of Poland: the Horeszko family, who ardently favor Polish independence, and the Soplica family, who support Russia.[2]

Synopsis Edit

Pan Tadeusz is told in flashbacks as the author, Adam Mickiewicz, reads his work to a group of elderly exiles in Paris. The story takes place over the course of five days in 1811 and one day in 1812 in rolling landscapes of Lithuania inhabited by Poles whose homeland has been recently partitioned among Russia, the Austrian Empire and Prussia. Not far off in history looms Napoleon's invasion of Russia, the prospect of which heartens Poles yearning for liberation. But more immediately, the characters in Pan Tadeusz are feuding among themselves.

At odds are two families: the Soplicas and the Horeszkos. Their differences arise from a bloody night when the dashing Jacek Soplica (who was earlier rejected as a suitor for the old Count Horeszko's daughter), takes advantage of a Russian assault on the Count's castle to kill him. At that moment, the Count's faithful warden, Gervazy, vows vengeance for his master's death. Gervazy will not forgive and forget that in 1792, the last household lord of the Horeszkos was killed by Jacek Soplica and as a result, the latter was rewarded with the former's castle by the Russian colonizers.

20 years later, matters remain unresolved. Judge Soplica (Andrzej Seweryn), Jacek Soplica's brother, (who now lives in the castle of Count Horeszko), is locked in a lawsuit over the castle. A relative of the old murdered Count, young Count Horeszko (Marek Kondrat) has just arrived on the scene, as has 20-year-old Tadeusz Soplica (Michał Żebrowski), the Judge's nephew. He is soon smitten with the innocent Zosia (Alicja Bachleda), the teenage ward of his manipulative aunt, Telimena (Grażyna Szapołowska).

Preaching insurrection among the people is Priest Robak (Bogusław Linda), who carries more than a few secrets under his cowl.[3] Robak informs the Poles who are living in Lithuania that Napoleon is marching against the Russians and will be crossing the nearby Niemen River. Naturally, the Poles get intensely worked up over this news as they abhor their Russian overlords.

In the meantime, aunt Telimena, who is in charge of raising 14-year-old Zosia, begins a relationship with Tadeusz. This relationship does not please the rest of the family who expect Tadeusz to marry Zosia.

More reports arrive of the approach of Napoleon's army. It is said that Polish horsemen are coming with the French and will cross the Niemen. At this time Tadeusz finds out that his father Jacek is still alive and that it was he who sent Priest Robak to his uncle to secure the marriage of Tadeusz and Zosia. Through this marriage, Jacek wishes to make amends for his past sins by restoring the land back to the Count. However, aunt Telimena (who is in love with Tadeusz herself) secretly wishes for Zosia to marry the wealthy Count.

When the Count attends a banquet given by the Soplica's family, Gervazy (the old Count's faithful warden) wreaks havoc by bringing up the old family dispute (namely Jacek Soplica killing old Count Horeszko). The Count and Tadeusz agree to settle their dispute with a duel. Meanwhile, it is revealed to the judge that Father Robak is actually Jacek Soplica. To take vengeance on the Soplica family, the Count and Gervazy head to the village of Dobrzyn to recruit some of the gentry to help destroy them. Vengeance is combined with the goal of starting an insurrection against the Russians. The recruited gentry along with the Count put the Soplicas under house arrest while Gervazy and his forces settle in the castle and make it the headquarters of the Count. The Russian soldiers intervene and capture all the rebels and make them prisoner. Nonetheless, the Soplica's supply weapons and free the rebels, which ultimately allows both Poles and Lithuanians to come together to fight the Russians. In the struggle, Jacek Soplica personally saves the lives of both the Count and Gervazy, for which the two men forgive Jacek Soplica for his past sins. Climactically, the Poles and Lithuanians win the battle, but many will have to leave their homes to avoid the wrath of the Russians.

As news is received that Napoleon has declared war on Russia, the Count and Tadeusz, forgetting their promised duel, head off to join the French troops marching against the Russians. As the story of Pan Tadeusz approaches the end, Count Horeszko and Tadeusz Soplica return as soldier heroes and both families (Soplicas and Horeszkos) celebrate and rejoice in peace as Tadeusz is betrothed to Zosia.[4]

The film ends, as it began, with many of the protagonists, now emigres in Paris, listening to Adam Mickiewicz as he reads from his poem about the homeland to which they cannot return.

Cast Edit

Box office performance Edit

Pan Tadeusz was an overwhelming commercial success, but only in its domestic market.[5] With more than 6 million tickets sold to its screenings in Poland, it was significant in allowing for the unprecedented domination of Polish box-office by domestic productions, together with With Fire and Sword,[6] an exception in the history of the late 20th century Polish cinema. Pan Tadeusz did not do what Wajda's other films managed in the past; it was not successful internationally. While Wajda's Neo Realist trilogy of Pokolenie (A Generation) (1954), Kanał (Canal) (1957), and Popiół i diament (Ashes and Diamonds) (1958) was quoted as inspiration by, for instance, Martin Scorsese, and Wajda's diptych, Człowiek z marmuru (Man of Marble) (1976) and Człowiek z żelaza (Man of Iron) (1981), were hailed by Western European critics as among the better films from beyond the Iron Curtain, Pan Tadeusz's success was largely confined to Poland.

Pan Tadeusz played in eastern Europe during the latter half of 1999, featured at the Berlin Film Festival, and endured a limited, albeit financially unsuccessful, run in the US early in 2000.[7]

Soundtrack by Wojciech Kilar Edit

The Polish film composer, Wojciech Kilar, wrote the score for Pan Tadeusz in addition to scores for over 100 films. The film contains a very popular polonaise composed by Kilar. He is better known internationally for his scores in Bram Stoker's Dracula, Death and the Maiden, The Portrait of a Lady, The Pianist, The Truman Show and The Ninth Gate. Kilar is also internationally known for his epic Exodus, which is famous as the trailer music from Schindler's List.[8]

Academy Award submission and awards Edit

Pan Tadeusz was Poland's official Best Foreign Language Film submission at the 72nd Academy Awards, but did not manage to receive a nomination.[9]Pan Tadeusz did however win awards at The Polish Film: Eagle award 2000. It won Best Film score, Best actress, Best Cinematography, Best Sound, Best Editing and Best Production Design. Andrzej Wajda won a Life Achievement Award at the same ceremony. Wajda also won an honorary Academy Award (Oscar statuette) in the same year for five decades of extraordinary film direction.

References Edit

  1. ^ https://movies.nytimes.com/movie/review?res=9A00E6DE103DF931A15752C0A9669C8B63 New York Times, 2000
  2. ^ New York Times Review
  3. ^ https://movies.nytimes.com/movie/review?res=9A00E6DE103DF931A15752C0A9669C8B63 New York Times, 2000
  4. ^ [Usurped!] article by Patrick L. Cooney, PhD
  5. ^ . Archived from the original on 23 May 2010. Retrieved 27 February 2010.
  6. ^ Hollender, Barbara (8 January 2001). "Epic-hungry Poles send B.O. sliding". Variety. p. 19.
  7. ^ . Archived from the original on 13 January 2010. Retrieved 28 February 2010. Kilar Music in Pan Tadeusz
  8. ^ . Archived from the original on 13 January 2010. Retrieved 28 February 2010. Kilar Music in Pan Tadeusz
  9. ^ *"Record 47 Countries in Oscar Contention" (Press release). Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. 22 November 1999. Retrieved 20 August 2008.

External links Edit

  • Pan Tadeusz at IMDb
  • Pan Tadeusz in New York Times Magazine, January 2000

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For the previous film see Pan Tadeusz 1928 film For the 1834 epic poem on which both films are based see Pan Tadeusz Pan Tadeusz The Last Foray in Lithuania is a 1999 Polish film directed by Andrzej Wajda It is based on the 1834 eponymous epic poem by Polish poet writer and philosopher Adam Mickiewicz 1798 1855 1 As in the poem conflict between the Soplica and Horeszko families serves as a backdrop for discussion of issues of Polish national unity and the struggle for independence Pan TadeuszFrench promotional poster for the filmDirected byAndrzej WajdaWritten byAndrzej WajdaJan Nowina ZarzyckiBased onPan Tadeuszby Adam MickiewiczProduced byLew RywinStarringBoguslaw LindaAlicja BachledaGrazyna SzapolowskaAndrzej SewerynMichal ZebrowskiMarek KondratCinematographyPawel EdelmanEdited byWanda ZemanAnita WandzelMusic byWojciech KilarDistributed byHeritage FilmsCanal PolskaLes Films du LosangeRelease date22 October 1999 1999 10 22 Running time147 minutesCountriesPolandFranceLanguagePolishBudget 5 million estimated 12 5 million zloty Contents 1 Historical background 2 Synopsis 3 Cast 4 Box office performance 5 Soundtrack by Wojciech Kilar 6 Academy Award submission and awards 7 References 8 External linksHistorical background EditFor 400 years Lithuania and Poland were united in the Polish Lithuanian Commonwealth until Poland was partitioned in 1795 by three nations at its borders the Russian Empire the Kingdom of Prussia and the Habsburg monarchy see Partitions of Poland At that point Poland a formerly powerful state simply ceased to exist Yet one hope remained for the patriotic Poles yearning for autonomy the First French Empire Napoleon promised to restore the Polish homeland if Poles in turn helped him defeat the Russian Empire Thousands of Poles were part of the Grande Armee during the French invasion of Russia The invasion force reached the gates of Moscow before being forced into a long and bloody retreat The film itself centers on two noble families who live in the Russian controlled part of Poland the Horeszko family who ardently favor Polish independence and the Soplica family who support Russia 2 Synopsis EditPan Tadeusz is told in flashbacks as the author Adam Mickiewicz reads his work to a group of elderly exiles in Paris The story takes place over the course of five days in 1811 and one day in 1812 in rolling landscapes of Lithuania inhabited by Poles whose homeland has been recently partitioned among Russia the Austrian Empire and Prussia Not far off in history looms Napoleon s invasion of Russia the prospect of which heartens Poles yearning for liberation But more immediately the characters in Pan Tadeusz are feuding among themselves At odds are two families the Soplicas and the Horeszkos Their differences arise from a bloody night when the dashing Jacek Soplica who was earlier rejected as a suitor for the old Count Horeszko s daughter takes advantage of a Russian assault on the Count s castle to kill him At that moment the Count s faithful warden Gervazy vows vengeance for his master s death Gervazy will not forgive and forget that in 1792 the last household lord of the Horeszkos was killed by Jacek Soplica and as a result the latter was rewarded with the former s castle by the Russian colonizers 20 years later matters remain unresolved Judge Soplica Andrzej Seweryn Jacek Soplica s brother who now lives in the castle of Count Horeszko is locked in a lawsuit over the castle A relative of the old murdered Count young Count Horeszko Marek Kondrat has just arrived on the scene as has 20 year old Tadeusz Soplica Michal Zebrowski the Judge s nephew He is soon smitten with the innocent Zosia Alicja Bachleda the teenage ward of his manipulative aunt Telimena Grazyna Szapolowska Preaching insurrection among the people is Priest Robak Boguslaw Linda who carries more than a few secrets under his cowl 3 Robak informs the Poles who are living in Lithuania that Napoleon is marching against the Russians and will be crossing the nearby Niemen River Naturally the Poles get intensely worked up over this news as they abhor their Russian overlords In the meantime aunt Telimena who is in charge of raising 14 year old Zosia begins a relationship with Tadeusz This relationship does not please the rest of the family who expect Tadeusz to marry Zosia More reports arrive of the approach of Napoleon s army It is said that Polish horsemen are coming with the French and will cross the Niemen At this time Tadeusz finds out that his father Jacek is still alive and that it was he who sent Priest Robak to his uncle to secure the marriage of Tadeusz and Zosia Through this marriage Jacek wishes to make amends for his past sins by restoring the land back to the Count However aunt Telimena who is in love with Tadeusz herself secretly wishes for Zosia to marry the wealthy Count When the Count attends a banquet given by the Soplica s family Gervazy the old Count s faithful warden wreaks havoc by bringing up the old family dispute namely Jacek Soplica killing old Count Horeszko The Count and Tadeusz agree to settle their dispute with a duel Meanwhile it is revealed to the judge that Father Robak is actually Jacek Soplica To take vengeance on the Soplica family the Count and Gervazy head to the village of Dobrzyn to recruit some of the gentry to help destroy them Vengeance is combined with the goal of starting an insurrection against the Russians The recruited gentry along with the Count put the Soplicas under house arrest while Gervazy and his forces settle in the castle and make it the headquarters of the Count The Russian soldiers intervene and capture all the rebels and make them prisoner Nonetheless the Soplica s supply weapons and free the rebels which ultimately allows both Poles and Lithuanians to come together to fight the Russians In the struggle Jacek Soplica personally saves the lives of both the Count and Gervazy for which the two men forgive Jacek Soplica for his past sins Climactically the Poles and Lithuanians win the battle but many will have to leave their homes to avoid the wrath of the Russians As news is received that Napoleon has declared war on Russia the Count and Tadeusz forgetting their promised duel head off to join the French troops marching against the Russians As the story of Pan Tadeusz approaches the end Count Horeszko and Tadeusz Soplica return as soldier heroes and both families Soplicas and Horeszkos celebrate and rejoice in peace as Tadeusz is betrothed to Zosia 4 The film ends as it began with many of the protagonists now emigres in Paris listening to Adam Mickiewicz as he reads from his poem about the homeland to which they cannot return Cast EditBoguslaw Linda Jacek Soplica ˈjatsɛk sɔpˈlitsa alias Priest Robak Bernardyn father of Tadeusz Soplica brother of Judge Soplica Michal Zebrowski Tadeusz Thaddeus Soplica taˈdɛuʃ sɔpˈlitsa son of Jacek Soplica 20 year old nephew of Judge Soplica in love with Zosia Alicja Bachleda Curus Zosia Horeszko ˈzɔɕa xɔˈrɛʃkɔ 14 year old orphan raised by Telimena Grazyna Szapolowska Telimena tɛliˈmɛna xɔˈrɛʃkɔ a distant relative of the Soplicas and of the Horeszkos guardian of Zosia Horeszko Andrzej Seweryn Judge Soplica younger brother of Jacek Soplica Marek Kondrat Count Horeszko a distant relative of the Horeszko family and the rightful owner of the castle Daniel Olbrychski Gervazy gɛrˈvazɘ the Warden formerly a servant of the Horeszko family Krzysztof Kolberger Adam Mickiewicz Sergey Shakurov Rykow Jerzy Binczycki Maciej Krolik Rozeczka Jerzy Trela Podkomorzy Jerzy Gralek Wojski Marian Kociniak Protazy Piotr Gasowski Rejent Andrzej Hudziak Asesor Marek Perepeczko Maciej Chrzciciel Box office performance EditPan Tadeusz was an overwhelming commercial success but only in its domestic market 5 With more than 6 million tickets sold to its screenings in Poland it was significant in allowing for the unprecedented domination of Polish box office by domestic productions together with With Fire and Sword 6 an exception in the history of the late 20th century Polish cinema Pan Tadeusz did not do what Wajda s other films managed in the past it was not successful internationally While Wajda s Neo Realist trilogy of Pokolenie A Generation 1954 Kanal Canal 1957 and Popiol i diament Ashes and Diamonds 1958 was quoted as inspiration by for instance Martin Scorsese and Wajda s diptych Czlowiek z marmuru Man of Marble 1976 and Czlowiek z zelaza Man of Iron 1981 were hailed by Western European critics as among the better films from beyond the Iron Curtain Pan Tadeusz s success was largely confined to Poland Pan Tadeusz played in eastern Europe during the latter half of 1999 featured at the Berlin Film Festival and endured a limited albeit financially unsuccessful run in the US early in 2000 7 Soundtrack by Wojciech Kilar EditThe Polish film composer Wojciech Kilar wrote the score for Pan Tadeusz in addition to scores for over 100 films The film contains a very popular polonaise composed by Kilar He is better known internationally for his scores in Bram Stoker s Dracula Death and the Maiden The Portrait of a Lady The Pianist The Truman Show and The Ninth Gate Kilar is also internationally known for his epic Exodus which is famous as the trailer music from Schindler s List 8 Academy Award submission and awards EditPan Tadeusz was Poland s official Best Foreign Language Film submission at the 72nd Academy Awards but did not manage to receive a nomination 9 Pan Tadeusz did however win awards at The Polish Film Eagle award 2000 It won Best Film score Best actress Best Cinematography Best Sound Best Editing and Best Production Design Andrzej Wajda won a Life Achievement Award at the same ceremony Wajda also won an honorary Academy Award Oscar statuette in the same year for five decades of extraordinary film direction References Edit https movies nytimes com movie review res 9A00E6DE103DF931A15752C0A9669C8B63 New York Times 2000 The New York Times Movies New York Times Review https movies nytimes com movie review res 9A00E6DE103DF931A15752C0A9669C8B63 New York Times 2000 Article Title Usurped article by Patrick L Cooney PhD Why Not Have Our Own World Interview with Andrzej Wajda Archived from the original on 23 May 2010 Retrieved 27 February 2010 Hollender Barbara 8 January 2001 Epic hungry Poles send B O sliding Variety p 19 Pan Tadeusz Archived from the original on 13 January 2010 Retrieved 28 February 2010 Kilar Music in Pan Tadeusz Pan Tadeusz Archived from the original on 13 January 2010 Retrieved 28 February 2010 Kilar Music in Pan Tadeusz Record 47 Countries in Oscar Contention Press release Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 22 November 1999 Retrieved 20 August 2008 External links EditPan Tadeusz at IMDb Pan Tadeusz in New York Times Magazine January 2000 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Pan Tadeusz 1999 film amp oldid 1138459393, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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