Although it has been 40 years since the premiere of “The Quack” by Jerzy Hoffman, the film is still shown regularly on television today. And not surprising because “ZnatchorWith Jerzy Bińczycki and Anna Dymna he entered the pages of Polish cinema.
On September 27, Netflix will premiere the remake of the movie. Production will be delivered to 190 countries around the world. Actor Leszek Lechuta will play the main role of Professor Raffai WilczurWho previously played in the series “Wataha” or “Agata’s Law”.
“I am from the generation that grew up on Professor Wilczur’s story. I am very happy that I can play such an important figure in Polish culture. Fashion films are always a challenge, but I think the director and the entire crew have captured the aesthetics of the 1920s and 1930s brilliantly. A world where honor, work ethic, empathy and romantic love matter. — Leszek Leshota admitted.
Leszek Lechuta as Anthony Kosiba in “Quack”
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A new adaptation of the famous novel by Tadeusz Dołęga-Mostowicz The film will be directed by Michal Gazda, who will be making his debut as a feature film director. Marcin Baczyński and Mariusz Kuczewski are responsible for the script. The film’s producer is Magdalena Szodkovic.
– Dołęga-Mostowicz’s novel This great Polish folk culture evergreen has been an inspiration for filmmakers for over 80 years. The fact that I was able to confront this legend in the third version of “Znachor” was definitely a big challenge associated with a greater sense of responsibility. However, above all, it turned out to be a first-class professional fun and a great artistic adventure. “In a world with our current state of mind, I treat the opportunity to make such a powerful story about the power of good and destiny a privilege,” says director Michal Gazda.
In the character of Maricia, the professor’s daughter. Maria Kowalska will play Wilczora, while Ana Szymanczyk will play Zoska, the owner of the mill. We will see Ignacy Liss as Count Czyński, Isabella Kuna and Mikołaj Grabowski as his parents. In addition, the film will also feature Miroslav Hanizewski, Lukasz Szczybanowski, Pawel Tomaszewski, Malgorzata Mikołajczak and Artur Barcis.
Two film adaptations of the famous novel by Tadeusz Dolga-Mostovic have already been made – from 1937 to 1982. Most viewers associate the film adaptation of the 1980s by Jerzy Hoffmann, in which, among others, they starred. Tomasz Stockinger, Artur Parsis, and Piotr Wronczewski. “Znachor” from 1937 was filmed by Michał Waszyński. Kazimierz Junosza-Stępowski played the main role in the film. The film also got a sequel. “Professor Wilczor”, which tells the story of the doctor’s return to work after regaining his memory.
Ignacy Lisz as Count Czyński and Maria Kowalska as Maricia in “Quack”
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