With Fire and Sword

Sweeping historical spectacle with cavalry charges, doomed romance and noble sacrifice, played with full-blooded earnestness and a heavy sense of fate.

Created by

Jerzy Hoffman

Genres

Drama, Action & adventure

Starring

Michał Żebrowski, Izabella Scorupco, Alexandr Domogarov

Overview

The story, which was written by Henryk Sienkiewicz in the 19th century "for the strengthening of hearts," filmed in 1999 with extraordinary panache, has become one of the most spectacular Polish films. Its plot is set during the Khmelnytsky uprising in Ukraine. Against the background of historical and political turmoil, noble friendships and great love are born between the characters.

How it feels

Earnest, romantic, tense and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

War, love, loyalty, betrayal

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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