Komediantka

A somber, slow-burning period drama that immerses you in a young woman's painful pursuit of a stage career, heavy with melancholy and quiet tragedy.

Created by

Jerzy Sztwiertnia

Starring

Małgorzata Pieczyńska

Overview

A nine-episode television series directed by Jerzy Sztwiertnia in 1988. The screenplay is based on the novel of the same name by Władysław Reymont (episodes 1–6) and on the sequel to "Komediantka", "Fermenty" (episodes 7–9). The series was produced simultaneously with the film version titled "Komediantka." The action takes place in the second half of the 19th century. It tells the tragic story of Janka, who abandons everything and embarks on a career as an actress. Her complicated life and stage failures lead her to a tragic end.

How it feels

Melancholic, dark and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Ambition, identity, isolation, betrayal

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

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