Llyvellyn
29 Jan 2007
Llyvellyn
22 Jan 2007
Life / Favourite Polish movies? [107]
I love 'Pan Tadeusz' by Andrej Wajda (though I have to guess the actors' speeches by remembring the 'English' lines of Mickiewicz as there is no subtitle:)). It is definitely one of the most moving films in my opinion. Gloriously beautiful sceneries, brilliant music score, great actings by Boguslaw Linda and Dan Obryszchki (and even the ever handsome Michal Zabrowski), shockingly beautiful actresses (cant remember the name of girl who played Zosia) all contibute to the sublimity of the film. Initially, I did find some reservation concerning the fighting scenes but then I understand, as a poetic movie, Pan Tadeusz does not need to be brutally realistic concerning gore and death (See 'Kanal' of the same Wajda to know what he is capable of!) The movie did not even manage to win an Oscar nomination, as some people have complained, but really who care? If I and you know it is a great work of art to be treasured, it doesn't really need some snotty American film gurus to change the belief (especially by just slapping about a fake golden statue!). Anyway, Wajda earned a Lifetime honor by said gurus in 2000 and I suspect, Pan Tadeusz played a significant contribution to this 'ultimate' acknowledgement.
I love 'Pan Tadeusz' by Andrej Wajda (though I have to guess the actors' speeches by remembring the 'English' lines of Mickiewicz as there is no subtitle:)). It is definitely one of the most moving films in my opinion. Gloriously beautiful sceneries, brilliant music score, great actings by Boguslaw Linda and Dan Obryszchki (and even the ever handsome Michal Zabrowski), shockingly beautiful actresses (cant remember the name of girl who played Zosia) all contibute to the sublimity of the film. Initially, I did find some reservation concerning the fighting scenes but then I understand, as a poetic movie, Pan Tadeusz does not need to be brutally realistic concerning gore and death (See 'Kanal' of the same Wajda to know what he is capable of!) The movie did not even manage to win an Oscar nomination, as some people have complained, but really who care? If I and you know it is a great work of art to be treasured, it doesn't really need some snotty American film gurus to change the belief (especially by just slapping about a fake golden statue!). Anyway, Wajda earned a Lifetime honor by said gurus in 2000 and I suspect, Pan Tadeusz played a significant contribution to this 'ultimate' acknowledgement.
Llyvellyn
22 Jan 2007
Life / Do you think that Polish people are rude? [951]
Historical factor and your own action can play immense role in affecting Polish politeness. I myself currently live in Wales with 4 normal Polish workers. Initially they were quite defensive, but when they realize I know quite a lot about Poland and treat them with utmost respect (just 'pan' them all the time, well even I hint that pan Radomski (one Polish worker) may come from the old szlachta!), the relationship can not be better. They have given me an extraordinary amount of Polish films (including many of Polish classics) that I could never hope of finding them in Britain. They also asked me what Polish books I want and phoned their family to find and send them to me here (for free, of course). We now even hold a special Sunday 'obiad' weekly. It is just amazing if you know that I know very little Polish and their English is almost completely non-existent (5 dictionaries are always at hand). Though they are normal, average workers, I think they all share the same typically Polish characteristic: a great and fierce sense of dignity that would make them extremely polite if they are politely treated. I can't wait to visit their home in the Summer at their invitation!
Historical factor and your own action can play immense role in affecting Polish politeness. I myself currently live in Wales with 4 normal Polish workers. Initially they were quite defensive, but when they realize I know quite a lot about Poland and treat them with utmost respect (just 'pan' them all the time, well even I hint that pan Radomski (one Polish worker) may come from the old szlachta!), the relationship can not be better. They have given me an extraordinary amount of Polish films (including many of Polish classics) that I could never hope of finding them in Britain. They also asked me what Polish books I want and phoned their family to find and send them to me here (for free, of course). We now even hold a special Sunday 'obiad' weekly. It is just amazing if you know that I know very little Polish and their English is almost completely non-existent (5 dictionaries are always at hand). Though they are normal, average workers, I think they all share the same typically Polish characteristic: a great and fierce sense of dignity that would make them extremely polite if they are politely treated. I can't wait to visit their home in the Summer at their invitation!