The Peasants
2023 · Movie · R · 115 min · ★ 7.5 · 66% critics
In a rural Polish village around the turn of the 20th century, a young woman is pushed into marrying a much older, wealthy farmer despite her feelings for someone else. As gossip and tradition tighten their grip, she faces growing envy and judgment from the community while fighting to hold on to her independence.
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Details
- Original title
- Chłopi
- Years
- 2023
- Release date
- 2023-10-13
- Language
- PL
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 115 min
- Critic score
- 66/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.5/10 (166 votes)
About
If you like intense village dramas with a painted, immersive look and a harsh take on tradition and gossip, this may click—especially if you enjoyed Loving Vincent; Not for you if you want light romance or fast pacing.
Pros: breathtaking painted visuals; strong folk atmosphere; memorable music and dances | Cons: slow first half; thin character motivation; heavy, bleak themes
Themes
- adultery
- based on novel or book
- peasant
- sexual violence
- poland
- marriage for money
- adult animation
- historical drama
- 19th century
- peasant girl
- traditional values
- peasants
- +2 more
Awards & recognition
- International Submission to the Academy Awards · 2024 · nominated
Cast & crew
Kamila Urzędowska
as Jagna Paczesiówna
Robert Gulaczyk
as Antek Boryna
Mirosław Baka
as Maciej Boryna
Sonia Mietielica
as Hanka Borynowa
Ewa Kasprzyk
as Marcjanna 'Dominikowa' Pacześ
Cezary Łukaszewicz
as Blacksmith Michał
Małgorzata Kożuchowska
as Organist's Wife
Sonia Bohosiewicz
as Mayor's Wife
Dorota Stalińska
as Jagustynka
Andrzej Konopka
as Mayor Piotr
Directed by Hugh Welchman, DK Welchman